# Libation-Mixing Robotic Bars The 'Barbot' Makes Mixing Cocktails an Autonomous Endeavor By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-11-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixing-cocktails References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/smartphone-controlled-robot-bartender-hits-kickstarter-23-11-2016/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/811905238/barbot-bar-robotico-que-prepara-cocteles-desde-tu) The 'Barbot' is a new [robotic bar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trust-bars) that enables mixing cocktails without the need to physically do the pouring and dispensing yourself. The 'Barbot' works being activated via the incorporated touchscreen or via a smartphone to create a [customized drink](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sip-cocktails) that in just a matter of seconds instead of having users wait for bartenders to do the job. The 'Barbot' allows 11 different bottles to be incorporated into the design to create a wide array of cocktails without the need for someone to physically create them by hand. The 'Barbot' accurately dispenses liquor with precision to ensure that mixing cocktails never amounts to waste. What's more, it allows barkeepers to know exactly how many drinks were made to help deter the theft of product. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Robotic Bartenders:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the development of advanced robotic bartenders to automate the process of mixing cocktails and improve efficiency in bars. - **Touchscreen Activation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop touchscreen activation systems for bars and restaurants to allow customers to customize their drinks and improve user experience. - **Smartphone Integration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create smartphone integration solutions for bars to enable customers to remotely order and personalize their drinks, reducing wait times and enhancing convenience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the integration of robotic bartenders and advanced technologies in the hospitality industry to enhance customer experience and streamline operations. - **Restaurant:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement touchscreen activation and smartphone integration in restaurants to revolutionize the way drinks are ordered and customized, increasing customer satisfaction. - **Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace robotic bartenders and automation in the beverage industry to improve efficiency, minimize product waste, and optimize inventory management. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Automated Beverage Dispensing Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automated-beverage-dispensing-solution.md) - [Beverage Dispensing Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ottobot-brew.md) - [AI Cocktail Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thirsty-bot.md) - [App-Enabled Cocktail Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bartifier-cocktail-maker.md) - [AI-Driven Robotic Beverage Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-beverage-machine.md) - [At-Home Bartending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-and-decker-bev.md) - [AI-Powered Bartenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-bartender.md) - [Robotic Beverage Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frazybot.md) - [Robotic Beverage-Crafting Baristas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sidework-dispenser.md)