STEMBot Coffee
Campus Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Tsing Yi)
Year 2023
Technologies / Project Domains Hospitality
Smart Areas Smart Living
Coffee Robot is an innovative business model that combines a queue system, database management, advanced camera technology, and interactive features to provide a seamless coffee ordering experience.

The Coffee Robot's queue system allows customers to order their coffee without waiting for the robotic arm to finish making each cup. Customers simply join the queue, place their order.
To streamline the ordering process, the Coffee Robot offers a redesigned web page that is compatible with both PC and Android systems. A QR code is provided for customers to scan, leading them to the website where they can easily place their coffee orders.

The system's database stores information about each customer's order, including the type of coffee selected and the number of customers in the queue. This data is used to display a real-time list, showing the number of customers waiting and an estimated time for each customer to receive their coffee.

The Coffee Robot is equipped with a camera that detects the customer's position and identifies the nearest serving disk. Once the coffee is prepared, the robotic arm places it on the nearest disk for the customer's convenience and quick pickup.

To enhance customer interaction, the Coffee Robot also functions as a greeting feature. When the robotic arm is not making coffee, it can be programmed to greet visitors, providing a personalized touch to the experience. Additionally, a speaker is integrated into the system, allowing for interactive sounds to engage with customers and remind them of the coffee order numbers completed.