March 08, 2025

Coffee is a craft—one that requires precision, consistency, and a human touch. But what if a robot could master that craft? Not just push buttons, but actually grind, tamp, steam, pour, and even create latte art with the same care and finesse as a professional barista?

That’s the question we asked ourselves when we built Artly’s Barista Bot—and today, we’re proud to say it’s not just a reality, it’s a revolution.

🔧 Not Just an Automation Machine — A Real Barista in Robotic Form

While most automated coffee machines focus on speed or convenience, Artly’s Barista Bot was designed to capture the artistry and technique of a true barista. Powered by our proprietary Artly General Intelligence (AGI) Platform, the Barista Bot is trained using motion capture data from award-winning human baristas, enabling it to perform complex tasks with millimeter-level precision.

From choosing the right grind size and tamping pressure, to perfecting milk texture and pouring signature latte art, every step is executed with robotic consistency and barista-level care.

🌐 Built on General Intelligence, Not ScriptsThe Barista Bot isn’t just following a pre-programmed routine. It uses Artly’s AGI Platform to:Understand goals (e.g., “Make a cappuccino with oat milk”)Compose a plan using a library of human-learned skillsAdapt to its environment using vision-language-action (VLA) modelsHandle real-world variations—different cups, tools, or ingredient placementThis goal-driven intelligence allows the robot to perform multi-step, coordinated tasks with real-world flexibility.

🖐️ Human-Like DexterityOur latest upgrade gives the Barista Bot a bionic hand, capable of grasping, pouring, cutting, and even garnishing drinks. With 20 degrees of freedom, tactile sensors, and force feedback, the bot can interact with everyday tools—from milk pitchers to citrus peels—just like a trained barista.This makes it possible to create more complex drinks, use a wider range of glassware, and even perform tasks like melting real chocolate for a mocha or twisting an orange peel for an Old Fashioned.

🏆 Trained by Champions, Scaled by TechnologyOur coffee program is led by Joe Yang, the U.S. Barista and Latte Art Champion, who has personally helped train the Barista Bot. Each movement—from swirling the milk to creating intricate designs—is taught through demonstration, refined by AI, and executed with robotic consistency.And because it's built on a scalable AI platform, the same knowledge can be deployed across multiple locations, ensuring every customer gets a championship-level cup, every time.

☕ A New Standard in CoffeeSince launching, Artly has opened robotic coffee bars across the U.S., serving nearly 1 million cups of coffee to curious customers, coffee lovers, and tech enthusiasts alike. Our partners include Microsoft, MUJI, Jump Trading, and Nvidia, all helping us bring this technology to the world.