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Saw a robot making coffee at a new shop in Austin
I stopped by a new cafe downtown yesterday and they had a full robot arm making all the espresso drinks. It was a 'Coffeebot' unit from a local startup, and it took about two minutes to make my latte. The barista said they're testing it to see if people like the speed and how it frees them up to chat. Has anyone else seen AI like this in a normal store?
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thompson.nathan29d ago
That Coffeebot setup sounds pretty slick. Honestly, the two minute wait is about normal for a busy cafe anyway. The key is if the drink is actually good. If the milk is steamed right and the shot isn't bitter, then it's a win. The staff having more time to talk is a nice bonus if the tech works.
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noah99922d ago
My last mall latte was so burnt I swear the machine was angry at me.
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