Martini anyone? In May 2006,
Motoman demonstrated just how versatile their DA91C robot was with the creation of the RoboBar.
The dual-arm DA91C is an innovative
industrial robot designed for
material handling. Around 1,000 of these robots are currently installed in automotive plants in Japan and the United States. The same aspects that make this robot an asset in the factory make it perfect for drink-
dispensing. The DA91C is compact and flexible. It comes equipped with a
NXC100 controller in its base and two arms, each with five axes. Jaw
gripper EOAT hold the
dispensing guns, glasses, and bottles.
The RoboBar can replace four bartenders and work 24/7 with complete accuracy. It has already become a hot item for casinos, cruise ships, airports, and hotels. This relatively
new Motoman robot can be integrated into existing bars. The electricity used to run it is minimal. With no mistakes, spillage, or need for tips, this machine saves money. Orders are entered by customers or servers using a touch screen.
The RoboBar
workcell is available in three different versions: E,
HP, and NA. The RoboBar E entertainment version is slightly different than the RoboBar
HP, the high production
work cell.
The RoboBar E has a card scanner so customers can be authorized separately. It can be programmed to hold a bottle in one hand and a cup in the other. Both the RoboBar
HP and E have flat screens serving as robot heads. Voices, personalities and images can be programmed. The RoboBar NA is a non alcoholic model designed to serve coffee drinks, soft drinks, juice, etc.
