Robotic Coffee
Machine
Pain Points in the Traditional Coffee Industry
High risk of site
selection
Significant losses from
store closure
Site selection failure
rate: 20%-35%.
Losses from store
closures = 1.2-1.5 times
the investment in the
store.
High labor costs
High employee
turnover
Labor costs account for
15%-35%.
Employee Turnover
rate exceeds 40%.
Unstable coffee quality
Many customers
complaints
Refunds and exchanges
account for 1%-5%.
Compensation penalties
account for 1%-3%.
High store rental costs
Scarcity of high-quality
space
Rents account for
18%-50%.
The higher the
customer traffic, the
scarcer the space.
Short business hours
Limited supply
8-12 business hours
Overtime payments are
required on weekends and
holidays
Characteristics of DOBOT Robotic Coffee Machine
The Dobot Robotic Coffee Machine is a fully automated coffee machine featuring a six-axis collaborative robot. It brews high-quality fragrant coffee in just 45 seconds without requiring manual supervision. Capable of operating 24/7, it addresses challenges like high labor costs, limited prime store space, and inconsistent quality found in traditional coffee shops. It offers a new business paradigm for the development of retail automation.
Saving Space
The entire coffee machine occupies less than 2.5 ㎡, making it suitable for placement in various crowded locations. This saves on rental costs and allows for flexible mobility.
Quick Production
Using collaborative robots, which make coffee with precise and fast movements, it is possible to brew a fresh cup of coffee in as little as 45 seconds—30% faster than a typical barista.
Customized Options
It offers customized options such as hot/cold drinks, sugary/unsweetened drinks, and more than 20 types of coffee and other beverages to choose from, meeting the diverse needs of consumers.
Cost Reduction
With 24-hour operation and no need for manual supervision, the coffee machine significantly reduces labor costs. It consumes only 5 kW of power, substantially lower than the traditional coffee shop's 60-150 kW. This not only makes it environmentally friendly but also helps in effectively reducing overall operating costs.
Specifications of DOBOT Robotic Coffee Machine
Product Name: Robotic Coffee Machine
Overall Dimensions: 1500*1300*2000 (mm)
Footprint: 1.95㎡
Total Weight: 500kg
Power Parameters: 220VAC, 50Hz
Rated Power: 5000W
Coffee SKUs: 20-30 types
Storage Capacity: 100 cups
Cup Dispensing Speed: 45-90 seconds
Order Screen: 10.1-inch touch screen
Robot: 6-axis collaborative robot
Flavor syrups: 4 types
Supported Product Categories
Solution Details
Main Hardware Components
Collaborative Robot
Collaborative Robot
Degrees of Freedom: 6
Weight: 11kg
Load: 2kg
Arm Span: 625mm
Compact design
Module design is easy to program
Aesthetic outer design
Suitable for retail scenarios
Commercial Coffee Machine
Output Power: 4kw
Bean Storage Capacity: 2kg
Weight: 47.5kg
11.6-inch touch screen
Stainless steel storage dual boiler
Imported stainless steel grinder blades
Imported detachable brewer
Self-supplied Water + Bottled Water Mode
Real-time machine status monitoring
Commercial Ice Maker
Output Power: 650w
Ice Production Capacity: 90kg/24 hours
Ice Storage Capacity: 3.5kg
Personalized function settings
Self-supplied Water + Bottled Water Mode
Ice/Water/Ice + Water Modes
Comprehensive detection function
Water supply system safety protection
Integrated Flavor Syrup
Dispenser Machine
Output Power: 100w
Weight: 20kg
Syrup Quantity: 4 channels
Aesthetic outer design
Constant temperature storage, ensuring precise dispensing
Modular design, independent pipelines
Easy and hygienic material replacement
Real-time material monitoring, shortage alarm
Overall Scheme Design
Countertop Layout Design
Bottom Layout Design
Product Configuration
Customers & Merchants
Consumer Ordering
Consumers place orders through the touch screen of the on-site machine:
Consumers place orders by selecting their desired flavor on the touch screen of the on-site machine
Scan the WeChat QR code to make a payment.
Wait at the dispenser for your drink to be freshly dispensed (not pre-stored)
Consumers place orders through the mini-program interface
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Search using the corresponding mini-program.
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The mini-program displays all the machines under operation within a 3km radius, allowing consumers to choose their preferred flavor and place an order.
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After placing an order, a pickup code is generated.
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After brewing, the coffee is stored in an internal cache area, which can hold up to six cups.
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Upon arrival, consumers use the pickup code to retrieve their drink from the machine.
Consumer Ordering
Escape to timeless luxury
Use this space to promote the business, its products or its services. Help people become familiar with the business and its offerings, creating a sense of connection and trust.
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Merchant Maintenance
Merchants can enter the backend platform through the on-site touch screen to directly view data and manage operations.
(view cup quantity, set recipes, set prices, etc.)
Merchants can connect to the on-site coffee bar via a mini-program to view data and manage operations.
Merchant Maintenance - Advertising Display
Advertising Screen
Merchants can insert a USB flash drive to play their own or third-party advertisements.
Note: Currently, pushing advertisements via the internet is not supported.
Merchant Maintenance - Pre-set Formulas
Formulas of Some Products
Merchant Maintenance - Restocking Location
Merchant Maintenance - Restocking Raw Materials
Merchant Maintenance - Equipment Maintenance
Daily Operation and Maintenance:
Clean the area around the coffee machine to maintain hygiene.
Clean and dry the workbench to prevent bacterial growth.
Empty and clean the waste slag bins/wastewater containers to prevent bacterial growth.
Refill coffee beans, milk, cups, and lids.
Refill pure water buckets and syrups flavors (if available).
Check equipment operation logs and sales logs.
Coffee Machine Maintenance:
Avoid moisture entering the bean compartment during use.
Use purified water for bottled water; avoid using mineral water, equip tap water with a purifier.
Regularly clean the internal scale of the coffee machine using specialized descaling tablets.
Automatically clean the milk frother nozzle each day to prevent clogging.
Manually clean the milk tube after every 500 cups to prevent clogging.
Promotion Instructions
Target Customers: Any individual or merchant who needs to buy the coffee machine. The current usage threshold for this machine is relatively low, with no specific restrictions on target customers.
Standard Order Part Number: 1300000626
The standard parts package includes:
Robotic coffee bar machine (including Nova2)
500 cold drink cups, 500 hot drink cups, 1000 lids
Warranty Period: 12 months
Placement Location Requirements: Coffee workstations are limited to indoor placement; outdoor placement is not recommended.
Customization Support: Customization is available according to customer needs. For example, adding bean and milk bins, modifying the model of coffee machine, extending the warranty period, etc. If any customer has specific customization requirements, it is necessary to confirm and coordinate these needs internally before providing a quotation to the customer. Internal Contact Person: Yu Huashan
Precautions
Once the machine is delivered to the customer's location, the system must integrate with the customer's corporate or private account to facilitate the transfer of revenue to the customer's account.
The machine's operation backend and mini-programs require daily maintenance. The machine comes pre-installed with a 4G data card, which incurs 4G data fees and platform management fees. Therefore, a fixed 1% fee will be deducted from each transaction (not less than RMB 0.1 per order). The prices of different coffee flavors are set by the merchants themselves.
The current mini-programs for consumers and operators are standard versions. If clients require a customized consumer mini-program, the fee is RMB 30,000. The same fee applies for a customized operation-oriented mini-program.
If customers need to reorder cups or lids after depleting their stock, particularly since the lids are customized for robotic placement, they can contact our supply chain team for bulk purchases. The specifications for both cold and hot coffee cups are 10 ounces. In theory, you can source your own supply chain, but it is advisable to test them first (considering factors such as cup stability).
Pay special attention to the size of the coffee machine to avoid issues such as the equipment being unable to fit through the customer's door or cargo elevator due to insufficient prior communication.
Application Scenario Case Studies
Double Robotic Coffee Maker Project
Latte Art Arm
Desarrollado por: Shenzhen Yuejiang Technology Co., Ltd. (Dobot)
1. Project Requirements and Specifications
Project Requirements
Latte Robots: Two robotic arms (Models CR3 / Nova2).
Daily Capacity: 200 cups of coffee with latte art per day.
Latte Patterns: Heart, leaf, tulip, and swan.
Time per Coffee: Approximately 100 seconds (includes grinding, extraction and latte art).
Technical Specifications (Equipment Structure)
The system is composed of the following main modules:
Componentes | Descripción |
|---|---|
Refrigeración | Pequeño refrigerador para mantener la leche fresca. |
Gestión de Agua | Tanques de agua limpia, agua residual y sistema de filtrado. |
Salida de tazas | Sistema automático de entrega de tazas al cliente. |
Robot de Café (CR3) | Encargado de la interacción con la máquina de
café y manipulación de la taza. |
Robot de Latte (CR3) | Encargado de verter la leche y crear los diseños de arte latte |
Máquina de Café | Sistema profesional de extracción automática. |
Sistema de Control | Gabinete eléctrico centralizado para la
operación de los robots. |
2. Design and Dimensions
General Dimensions: 1504 mm (length) x 1100 mm (width) x 1480 mm (height).
Weight: 250 kg (empty) / 286 kg (with supplies).
Power supply: AC 220V, 50Hz.
Power consumption: Maximum 3500W (standby 75W).
Warm-up time: ≤ 4 minutes.
3. Details of Specialized Components
End-Edge Tools (Robotic Arms)
Cup Clamp: Adaptive electric clamp designed to hold cups of different sizes without deforming them.
Milk Jug Tongs: Specifically designed to hold 600ml jugs, optimizing the pouring angle for latte art.
Cup Dispensing System
Manual top refill by support staff.
Empty cup detection sensors with alerts to the central system.
Sensor detection of the robot's gripper position for safe picking.
4. List of Supplies and Maintenance
Daily Consumables
Ítem | Marca / Tipo | Frecuencia de Reemplazo / Capacidad |
|---|---|---|
Granos de Café | Tostado profundo | 1 bolsa (454g) rinde ~22-24
tazas. |
Leche | Leche fresca | 1 caja (950ml) rinde ~3-4 tazas. |
Tazas | Personalizadas | Soporte para 50 tazas por
carga. |
Líquido de limpieza | Especializado | 1 bidón rinde para ~4 meses. |
Agua Purificada | Agua embotellada | 1 bidón (15L) rinde para ~50
tazas. |
Routine Maintenance
At the start of the day: Check coffee, milk, and water levels. Perform a power-on test and calibrate the arm position.
At the end of the day: Automatic cleaning of the coffee machine, emptying of waste and cleaning of the robot's grippers.
5. Product Menu
The system is capable of preparing a variety of classic coffees with personalized latte art,
including:
American
Latte
Cappuccino
Flat White
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