Robot arm. Coffee on the elevator, about to be lowered to the collection port. Black discs are parking spots for coffees awaiting collection. Touch screen at lower right for ordering, or entering PIN to collect coffee.
Credit: Cafe X/The Mercury News
● up to 120 coffees per hour
● order from the app (iOS & Android) or touch screen on the Cafe X machine
● order ahead or while you wait● PIN notified to the app for coffee collection
● choice of coffee style, beans & syrup
● no decaf or skim milk choice yet
Wired – “This Robot Barista Makes a Dang Good Latte”
https://www.wired.com/2017/01/cafe-x-robot-barista/
Manufacturer's web site
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