Robot Barista Looks To Fill Labor Shortage. Say Hello To Adam.

Meet your new coffee barista. This robotic barista, named Adam, is a collaborative robot designed by a recent IPO company to address labor shortages in the hospitality industry. Adam made quite a spectacle at a tech trade show, where attendees lined up to get personalized beverages served by the robot. This “cobots” concept aims to have robots working alongside and interacting with humans. In addition to coffee, Adam can make cocktails, pour beer, and serve boba tea. The company behind Adam has already deployed a dozen bots in partnership with coffee shops and plans to expand further. The robot enhances the customer experience by providing entertainment and small talk while being faster and more productive than human workers. The company also manufactures other robots for hotel service and floor cleaning.