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So it's a robot arm that operates a set of automatic espresso machines. Why is the arm even necessary? If you do away with that you just have a coffee vending m

by ginko 8y ago

So it's a robot arm that operates a set of automatic espresso machines. Why is the arm even necessary? If you do away with that you just have a coffee vending machine which you can find at every train station since forever.

switz 8y ago
A vending machine doesn't raise $7MM in funding.
- ginko 8y ago
  Then they should have gone all-out with a fully animatronic barista. Hipster beard, tattoos and all.
  - adrianN 8y ago
    Not for the MVP. Those are clearly post IPO features.
    - sgt 8y ago
      And those are in any case premium extras. Want a regular beard? $25/mo Portland-grade hipster beard? $59/mo.
      - astura 8y ago
        Does that include the man bun?
    - arkitaip 8y ago
      I like the way you think! Have you considered being on the board of this startup?
bhouston 8y ago
Coffee machines seem to be little different than a Nespresso or Kurig. But these are looked down upon by many -- not me as I drink my Kurig, but many. You want the premium that a traditional expresso machine brings -- whose products are $3-$5/cup. This will likely succeed, or a similar product.