# Weight-Sensitive Stovetops The 'Ecothermo' is a Smart Stovetop That Ignites on Its Own By Ell Smith | Published 2017-08-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-stovetop References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/08/01/the-stove-just-got-smarter/) & [teofilo.net](http://www.teofilo.net/category/ecothermo-stove/) It's easy to lose track of tasks when preparing a meal, prompting the design of the 'Ecothermo,' a [smart stovetop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/igt-phantom-stove) that seamlessly integrates into the kitchen to make life a little easier. Designed with both novice and seasoned chefs in mind, this stove is pressure-sensitive, automatically igniting as a pot or pan is placed on its surface, and turning itself off once its removed. This weight sensitivity eliminates the worry or occurrence of a stove being left on for too long, making cooking effectively safer. Comprised of micro-burners, this stove only heats up the area of the pot or pan, ensuring for maximized and [efficient heating that wastes less energy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-oven). The stove's [sleek and futuristic look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceran-luminoir-tft) is sure to modernize any kitchen, successfully fusing technology with interior design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smart Kitchen Appliances:** The development of weight-sensitive stovetops is part of a larger trend in the creation of smart kitchen appliances that aim to simplify and enhance the cooking experience. - **Automation in Cooking:** Weight-sensitive stovetops introduce automation into the cooking process, removing the need for manual ignition and ensuring convenient and safe cooking. - **Energy-efficient Cooking:** The use of micro-burners in weight-sensitive stovetops promotes energy efficiency by heating only the area of the pot or pan, minimizing wasted energy. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Appliances:** The development of weight-sensitive stovetops presents opportunities for home appliance manufacturers to create innovative and user-friendly kitchen products. - **Smart Home Technology:** Weight-sensitive stovetops align with the growing smart home technology industry, offering a connected and automated cooking solution. - **Sustainable Energy:** The focus on energy efficiency in weight-sensitive stovetops opens up possibilities for collaboration between kitchen appliance companies and sustainable energy providers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Camera-Equipped Induction Stoves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slidein-induction-range.md) - [App-Paired Cooktop Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tramontina-guru.md) - [Luxe Futuristic Induction Cooktops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolf-induction.md) - [Intelligent All-in-One Induction Cooktops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-induction-cooktop.md) - [Contemporary Smart Cooker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ods.md) - [Modern Intuitive Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hoto.md) - [Seamless Kitchen Cooktop Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flex-induction-cooktop.md) - [Light-Powered Countertop Cookers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-countertop-oven.md) - [Battery-Powered Induction Cooktops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newr-chef.md)