Robots are going to be better than us at many things. They can already automate a wide variety of repetitive tasks. The COFE+ 7th-Gen Robotic Café by Hi-Dolphin Robot Technology has now outperformed human baristas in a live competition. It managed to complete 3 cups in 2 minutes and 43 seconds, about 1.5 times faster than humans. This robot can make 70 flavors. It has max capacity of 300 cups. It can run 24 hours without any stops. According to the company, this machine makes cappuccino in 43 seconds and latte art in under a minute.
This robotic café has a footprint of 2.35 m2. It takes care of making, capping and dispensing coffee. It has a fully enclosed system and uses fresh raw materials and ground coffee to make delicious drinks. It uses a 4-axis robotic arm to get the job done. Such a system could come in handy at airports, office buildings, shops and schools. A backend management software is available for it that gives you access to sales data.
