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Robotic Pour-Over Systems

Bubble Lab's 'Drip' Precisely, Autonomously Creates Pour-Over Coffee

— July 28, 2018 — Tech
One of the reasons that pour-over coffee has become so popular with coffee drinkers is the fact that it allows consumers to easily replicate their cafe favorites at home—a pour-over system by the name of 'Drip' from Bubble Lab is making the process even more effortless thanks to automation.

Drip takes the form of an under-the-counter system with an arm and a button that appear above the surface of the counter. The dispenser boasts the ability to sense the proximity of the vessel beneath it and calculate the diameter needed for a precise pour. The system incorporates a camera and proprietary algorithms to determine Drip's movements, as well as the many factors, such as quantity and temperature, which must be taken into consideration for making the perfect coffee.
Trend Themes
1. Automated Pour-over Coffee - Robotic pour-over coffee systems, such as Drip from Bubble Lab, offer consumers an enhanced and convenient at-home coffee experience, providing opportunities for coffee machine manufacturers to innovate in this space.
2. Smart Dispensing Systems - The camera and proprietary algorithms incorporated into Bubble Lab's Drip allows for precise, autonomous coffee dispensing, providing opportunities for innovation in other industries, such as the beverage dispensing and medical industries.
3. AI-assisted Brewing - The use of Artificial Intelligence and intelligent algorithms to determine movements and factors in coffee brewing process, as seen in Drip from Bubble Lab, can be adapted to other industries and applications, such as food service and chemical processing.
Industry Implications
1. Coffee Machines - The rise of automated pour-over coffee systems, like Bubble Lab's Drip, presents an opportunity for coffee machine manufacturers to incorporate smart technologies that enhance the home brewing experience.
2. Beverage Dispensing - The precise and autonomous coffee dispensing technology seen in Bubble Lab's Drip can be applied to other industries, such as beverage dispensing, pharmaceuticals, and chemical processing.
3. Food Service - The use of AI-assisted brewing technology in coffee, as demonstrated by Bubble Lab's Drip, can be adapted to other areas of food service, such as restaurant kitchens and catering, to improve efficiency and quality control.
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