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Robotic Coffee Brewers

This Cafe Features a Robot That Can Brew Five Pour-Overs at a Time

— December 16, 2015 — Tech
Chelsea's 'Café Grumpy' now features a robotic coffee brewer that can make drinks for up to five customers at a time. While many people believe that a pour-over is a superior brew, it can take a little longer than ordering coffee brewed in a pot. However, this robotic machine could speed up the brewing process by doing the work of five baristas at once.

The 'Poursteady' is a robotic coffee brewer found at the Café Grumpy location in Chelsea. The machine was built by engineer Stephan von Muehle, who also spent time working on robotic parts for the Mars rover. von Muehle's latest creation is a robotic coffee machine that can brew five pour-overs at once. This feat is accomplished through the use of computer-controlled nozzles that release the perfect amount of water into the cones of coffee sitting below. The water is adjustable via an accompanying app, meaning baristas can use the controls on the machine to change everything from the temperature to the drizzle pattern.

More than a dozen of the machines have now been produced, meaning cranky coffee drinkers may be able to get their favorite brew faster than ever before.
Trend Themes
1. Robotic Baristas - The development of robotic coffee brewers like Poursteady presents an opportunity to revolutionize the way coffee is prepared and served, potentially eliminating the need for human baristas.
2. Automated Pour-over Brewing - Automated pour-over brewing machines like Poursteady provide a more efficient and consistent method of making pour-over coffee, offering a disruptive innovation in the coffee brewing industry.
3. Smart Control Technology - The integration of smart control technology in robotic coffee brewers allows for precise customization of brewing parameters, opening up opportunities for personalized coffee experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry can leverage robotic coffee brewers to enhance operational efficiency, reduce labor costs, and improve customer service in coffee shops, cafes, and restaurants.
2. Hospitality - The hospitality industry can adopt automated pour-over brewing machines to enhance the in-room coffee experience for guests in hotels, resorts, and serviced apartments, providing a convenient and high-quality coffee option.
3. Technology - The technology industry can capitalize on the development of smart control technology in coffee brewing machines, expanding into the automated brewer market and partnering with coffee equipment manufacturers to bring innovative solutions to the coffee industry.
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