Robo Esso - A Contactless Automated Robot Barista

According to Matt Jones, the rule of thumb in the coffee industry is if you're not selling 200 cups of coffee per day you're not making money. As a coffee shop owner and after covid-19 hit the world, Matt knew he had to try something new if he wanted to stay in business: he programmed a robot to make drinks just like a human barista.

Robo Esso is composed of three main parts: the conveyor belt that holds and delivers the drinks, the UR5 robot arm, and the gripper 3D fingers. This robot barista focuses on making coffee drinks in just seconds, putting a smile on everyone’s face, and making automation affordable and adaptable for small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs.