NYC robot barista will make you coffee in minutes — but it also asks for a tip
NY Post
Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto.
An android barista kiosk in Hudson Yards is causing coffee drinkers to short-circuit from excitement as the mocha-making machine autonomously handles their orders.
But what this bot really runs on is tips. That’s right, even robots are prompting customers to pay it forward on a tablet screen.
And don’t assume it’s easier to skimp on the gratuity. Despite being a cold, emotionless robot, the HAL 9000-looking mechanical retina can lock eyes with you and still evoke enough guilty pressure to leave 20%.
Meet Jarvis, the AI-powered pal causing a stir at the Japanese home goods store Muji — and yes, it is named after Iron Man’s beloved virtual assistant, maker Artly Coffee confirmed to The Post.
The one-armed mechanical wonder dances, makes eye contact with customers through its sole camera lens as they order on a connected iPad and even compliments the preferences of beverage enthusiasts.