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Robot Barista Brews Espresso with Human-Like Dexterity
19 Nov
Summary
- A robot named Memo expertly made an espresso using an espresso machine.
- Memo operates by rolling on a wheeled platform and adjusting height.
- Sunday Robotics aims to create robots for household chores like laundry and dishes.
A new home robot named Memo, developed by Sunday Robotics, is showcasing remarkable abilities in the kitchen by expertly making an espresso. This robot navigates its environment on a wheeled base, adjusting its height as needed. Its design, complete with a friendly face and articulated arms, allows it to meticulously perform the steps required for brewing coffee.
The process observed involved Memo interacting with an espresso machine, handling tasks such as filling the porta filter, tamping grounds, and initiating the brewing cycle. This demonstrates a significant leap in robotic capabilities, especially in unstructured environments like a home kitchen, which require object recognition and precise manipulation.
Sunday Robotics emphasizes a "full-stack" approach, developing both the hardware and the artificial intelligence models that power their robots. CEO Tony Zhao expressed the company's ambitious goal to eventually automate various household chores, including laundry and dishwashing, freeing up human time and effort.
