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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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Michael Butterworth is an authorized instructor of the Specialty Coffee Association and the inventor of the Etkin Dripper.. He cofounded the Coffee Compass mostly as an excuse to visit more coffee shops. For consulting and training 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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