# Branded Bartender Robots Mr. Asahi (UPDATE) By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-07-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-first-robot-bartender-mr-asahi References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/02/mr-asahi-robot-bartender-makes-its-public-debut/) The first robot bartender is finally among us and its name is Mr. [Asahi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asahi). The robot is currently on tour for Japanese beer makers Asahi and it just made its public debut at [Selfridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neurasit) in the UK. The beer-making company plans to sell the booze-serving bot for almost $200,000. And just in case you’re wondering, I think the bot only serves Asahi beer at this juncture and for me, that’s not fun. More freaky robots with human jobs below. This is Asahi’s first prototype. It was less advanced and it was a [robot bartender made for home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bartifier-cocktail-maker). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Robot Bartenders:** The rise of robot bartenders presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the hospitality industry to enhance customer experience and reduce labor costs. - **Branded Robotics:** Branded robotics, such as Mr. Asahi, provide companies with a unique marketing tool and present an opportunity for robotics companies to partner with established brands. - **Personalized Robotics:** The development of personalized robot bartenders that can create customized drinks based on individual preferences presents an opportunity for businesses to enhance the customer experience and differentiate themselves in the market. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can embrace the use of robot bartenders to enhance customer experience and streamline operations. - **Marketing:** Robotics companies can partner with established brands to create branded robots as a unique marketing tool. - **Technology:** The development of personalized robotics presents innovation opportunities for the technology industry, including the use of artificial intelligence to create customized drinks based on individual preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Driven Robotic Beverage Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-beverage-machine.md) - [Beverage Service Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richtech-robotics-scorpion.md) - [Robotic Beverage Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frazybot.md) - [Automated Mixologist Cocktail Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocktail-maker.md) - [AI-Powered Bartenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-bartender.md) - [AI Cocktail Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thirsty-bot.md) - [AI-Powered Robot Baristas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ella-robot-barista.md) - [At-Home Bartending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-and-decker-bev.md) - [Beer Brew-Accelerating Bots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniature-robots.md)