Over the years there are many robotic bartenders that have been introduced, including the Barbot, which was introduced to automate the drink-making process.
Now the Barbot 4 has been introduced, featuring an update that pairs the drink-ordering system with an EEG headset that reads one's brainwaves. As a result, the newest iteration of the hands-free drink-ordering system makes it possible for drinkers to browse the selection of drinks shown via a screen and "meditate" to make a selection. Once a desired drink has been decided upon, a user is able to speak the words "hit me" to have their drink prepared.
The headset used in the Barbot 4 is the Mindflex EEG, a hackable toy that was introduced to use the mind to control the movement of a physical ball through space. The more one concentrates, the stronger the fan blows; alternatively, relaxing the mind reduces the fan's airflow. Barbot 4 leverages the same capabilities for the drink-ordering process.
What's Driving This Trend
- Brainwave-reading Bartenders
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop brainwave-reading technology for other industries such as gaming or personal fitness.
- Automated Drink-making
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create advanced drink-ordering systems for restaurants and bars that streamline and automate the drink-making process.
- Hands-free Ordering Systems
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Implement hands-free ordering systems in various industries, such as retail or hospitality, to enhance customer experience.
Who This Affects Most
- Hospitality
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Introduce robotic bartenders and automated drink-ordering systems in hotels and resorts for efficient and personalized guest service.
- Gaming
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop brainwave-reading technology for gaming applications, allowing players to control the game using their mind.
- Entertainment
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Implement automated drink-making systems and hands-free ordering in entertainment venues like theaters or amusement parks to enhance customer convenience.
