# Analogue Culinary Contraptions The 'R2B2' Kitchen Machine Beats and Brews on Manpower By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-11-22 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r2b2-kitchen-machine References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/36060/) & [christoph-thetard.de](http://christoph-thetard.de/christoph-thetard.de/R2B2-engl.html) Designed by Christoph Thetard, the 'R2B2' Kitchen Machine looks much like one of Doc's crazy contrivances from 'Back to the Future.' Powered entirely by muscular strength, this cutting-edge culinary invention is as eco-friendly as it is ingenious. Equipped with a [coffee grinder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ratio-eight-series-2-coffee-machine), [a blender](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tribest-backspin), and a [food processor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/actifry-appliance), the 'R2B2' Kitchen Machine is a cleverly compact contraption. The 'R2B2' can comfortably reach 400rpm, providing 350W of energy. Christoph Thetard has attempted and achieved the impossible: a modern mechanized multi-tasking appliance that eliminates the need for electricity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Muscular-powered Kitchen Machines:** Exploring the use of muscle power as an alternative energy source for kitchen appliances, creating eco-friendly and ingenious solutions. - **Compact Culinary Contraptions:** Designing compact and versatile kitchen machines that combine multiple functions into one device, optimizing space and efficiency. - **Non-electric Cooking Innovations:** Developing innovative cooking appliances that do not rely on electricity, providing sustainable and off-grid cooking solutions. ### Where This Applies - **Kitchen Appliance Manufacturing:** Exploring new designs and technologies to create muscle-powered and compact kitchen machines, offering sustainable alternatives to traditional appliances. - **Eco-friendly Kitchen Solutions:** Developing eco-friendly kitchen appliances that don't rely on electricity, reducing carbon footprint and promoting sustainability. - **Off-grid and Outdoor Cooking Equipment:** Designing non-electric cooking appliances for outdoor and off-grid activities, enabling people to cook without relying on traditional power sources. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Efficiency Power-Free Food Processors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easy-pull-food-processor.md) - [Ai-Powered Recipe-Generating Appliance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kitchen-cosmo.md) - [All-in-One Meal Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chefrobot.md) - [Sustainable Kitchen Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remix.md) - [Smart Processing Blenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchenhub.md) - [Smart Kitchen Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycook-next.md) - [AI-Powered Recipe Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-cosmo.md) - [Connected Meal Preparation Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-food-processor.md) - [Manual Food Processors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manual-food-processor.md)