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New Robot Barista Can Make Lattes but Still Gets Your Name Wrong

April 23, 2015 By Michael 2 Comments

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Watch out baristas, your job might be in jeopardy. A team of researchers at Cornell University have built a robot that not only makes espresso and steams milk, but also can learn how to operate new espresso machines. Gizmag reports that the robot barista utilizes a deep learning algorithm and a 3D camera to analyze how to use a piece of equipment. It can then plot the movements necessary to complete its task. The robo-barista already has learned how to operate three different types of espresso machines. There is no word, however, whether the robo-barista prefers Slayer or La Marzocco.

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About Michael

Michael Butterworth is a coffee educator, consultant, and writer. He cofounded the Coffee Compass mostly as an excuse to visit more coffee shops. For consulting enquiries please visit butterworth.coffee.

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  1. Jenkins Leroyson says

    September 14, 2015 at 12:29 pm

    It looks like I could learn a thing or two from this robot! I may need to take a few courses to up my skills! It is amazing, though, how far technology has come.

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    • Job Boodt says

      September 22, 2015 at 11:12 am

      Mock it all you want, robots are a lot more consistent than humans and cheaper. Give it another 10-15 years and the barista might be obsolete…

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