Motoman Inc., an American subsidiary of Yaskawa Electric America, has developed the RoboBar, which is a unattended robotic bar tender.
The unit is capable of vending draft beer, mixed drinks, and soft drinks (soda and juices). The system is designed to use a magnetic card scanner to authorize drink service. After a valid card swipe, the customer uses a touch screen to choose a beverage. The Motoman UPJ dual-arm robot selects a cup, then fills it with the appropriate beverage(s) and ice, if desired. The robot then passes the drink to the customer via an automatic turntable located at the side of the unit.
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Will this robot also listen to you spill your troubles?
“Sometimes you want to go…where everybody’s programmed to know your name….”
If you think robotic bartenders sound cool, wait till they come out with the robotic bouncers!