> At a Glance
> – Apecoo’s countertop AISO oven maps food with a camera and weight sensors
> – No probe needed; it gauges thickness, volume, then sets time and temperature
> – First units scheduled to ship before end-2026
> – Why it matters: Could trim guesswork from weeknight cooking if real meals perform like the CES pitch
The newest smart oven to surface at CES trades intrusive probes for internal vision. Apecoo’s compact AISO claims to size up whatever you slide inside and handle the rest.
How It Sizes Up Dinner
A top-mounted camera snaps the food while load cells record its weight. Together they calculate geometry-think steak thickness or how much broccoli is piled on the tray-then an onboard algorithm picks a cooking program.
Because everything runs locally, the oven keeps working without Wi-Fi or the companion app. Users can still check calories and protein totals on the app if they want dietary tallies.
Learning on the Job
The oven ships with preset doneness levels, including medium-rare, but refines them each time you rate the result. More cooks mean better alignment with personal preference, according to the company.
Kitchen footprint stays small; Apecoo skipped steam injection, bottom-up searing elements, and other extras common in pricier competitors. Standard coil heat plus convection handles the work.
The Unfinished Demo
Show-floor staff inserted plastic granola bars only to show recognition; no real cooking happened during the demo. Rep told Sophia A. Reynolds:
> “Simply place your food inside. AI identifies the ingredients and executes the perfect cooking cycle without you having to press a button.”
Pre-orders opened at CES, with shipping penciled in for late 2026.
Key Takeaways
- Camera + weight sensors replace probe thermometers
- Local processing means no network required
- App tracks nutrition but remains optional
- Real-world results remain unseen until units reach buyers
Counter space is precious; whether this slightly-smart oven earns its spot depends on future test meals once hardware finally lands in kitchens.
