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I wonder if it's a play similar to the coffee machine startup (whose name escapes me right now). The business is actually about putting excellent coffee robots
by jonlucc 8y ago
I wonder if it's a play similar to the coffee machine startup (whose name escapes me right now). The business is actually about putting excellent coffee robots in places that wouldn't sustain a staffed coffee shop.
- ryanworl 8y agoI think this is CafeX.
- jonlucc 8y agoThat's the one! Thank you.
- ngokevin 8y agoIs CafeX just a gimmick, given there have been simple vending machines that can brew and make coffee?
- jonlucc 8y agoMy understanding is that it's a bit more than a simple coffee vending machine. It uses a similar process to that used in coffee bars (I assume along the quality of Starbucks, not your favorite super-competent local shop). It grinds the coffee fresh, has high quality ingredients, etc.
- ngokevin 8y agoThough grinding fresh and having high quality ingredients doesn't need the giant robotic arm, which serves only to move the cups around.
- ryanworl 8y agoMy personal theory is that robotic arms are cheap enough now that you can purchase relatively standard coffee making equipment and program the arm to operate it, rather than needing specially designed coffee making equipment. Throw it all in a big box, and the arm makes for a good show while also just being cheaper.