# Transportable Touchscreen Stoves Cook Anywhere with the Thermador Freedom Induction Cooktop By Matt Ho | Published 2012-01-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermador-freedom-induction-cooktop References: [appliancist](http://www.appliancist.com/cooktops/thermador-freedom-induction-cooktop.html) & [thermador](http://www.thermador.com/about/press-room/1-6-2012-thermador-freedom-induction-cooktop-provides-a-glimpse-of-the-future) Most home kitchens tend to have four burners, which limits space, and the Thermador Freedom Induction Cooktop aims to solve this space issue. The Thermador Freedom Induction Cooktop is a [portable stove](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copper-charlie) that can be transported anywhere. It's like a hotplate from the cottage, but way more hi-tech. The product will allow the user to cook on any surface thanks to the [natural-mapping user interface](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceran-luminoir-tft). It has a [touchscreen interface for temperature control](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brevilles-the-control-freak) and it recognizes pot shapes and sizes. The Freedom Induction Cooktop even conducts live updates of cookware being moved around, which is like having a personal play-by-play commentator. For those at CES 2012, look for Themador's demo on this innovative piece. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Portable Induction Cooktops:** Increasing demand for portable and convenient kitchen appliances creates an opportunity for innovation in the manufacture of induction cooktops - **Touchscreen Stove Control Interfaces:** Improved touchscreen control interfaces offer a detailed and intuitive experience that improves the ease of use for customers and makes cooking more accessible and enjoyable - **Live Update Cookware Detection:** The emergence of smart cookware detection in kitchen appliances presents an opportunity for the development of intelligent and adaptive kitchen appliances ### Where This Applies - **Kitchen Appliance Manufacturing:** Manufacturers in the kitchen appliances industry can explore the development of portable and technologically advanced kitchen appliances that improve the cooking experience - **Smart Home Industry:** The smart home industry can leverage the trend towards home automation by focusing on the development of smart kitchen appliances - **Camping and Outdoor Industry:** The camping and outdoor industry can capitalize on the trend towards portable kitchen appliances with the development of advanced and lightweight products for outdoor enthusiasts ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intelligent All-in-One Induction Cooktops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-induction-cooktop.md) - [Battery-Powered Induction Cooktops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newr-chef.md) - [Luxe Futuristic Induction Cooktops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolf-induction.md) - [Seamless Kitchen Cooktop Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flex-induction-cooktop.md) - [Precision Countertop Induction Cooktops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuisinart-tasty-one-top.md) - [Invisible Induction Countertop Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaggenau-essential-induction.md) - [Camera-Equipped Induction Stoves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slidein-induction-range.md) - [Modular Induction Cooktops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electrolux-jodana.md) - [Gas-Powered Toaster Oven Stoves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cook-nook.md)