NAVER 1784, an AI research lab in France, has the world’s first and only Starbucks shop serviced by 100 robots. The dual-arm robot, called ‘Rookie’, helps drinks to meeting rooms and private seats during working hours.
We know robots can make coffee, but this ultrasonic coffee machine can make a cup of cold brew in under 3-minutes. UNSW Sydney engineers started with an existing Breville espresso machine and then equipped it with their own patented sound transmission system.
Photo credit: Ritika Kedia
Ritika Kedia’s creative Toaster Typewriter isn’t just a fancy sculpture, but rather a functional machine that lets you burn letters into bread. She created this to show what technology with a sense of humor can look like.
Matty Benedetto of Unnecessary Inventions provides us with a hands-on look at the innovative Cocoa Press chocolate 3D printer that builds objects layer by layer, similar to an automated piping bag if you will.
Foodora Air drones are set to launch a food delivery service in Sweden by May, thanks to 5G technology from Tele2. The latter will be used to connect o a number of restaurants on Värmdö, outside Stockholm, while foodora’s technology platform creates a seamless and efficient delivery experience.
Oxford University researchers recently conducted a study where they presented 297 participants with images of AI-generated food next to their real-life counterparts. These images consisted of a range of natural, processed, and ultra-processed foods, from pies to fries.
Artist Sumu Fan used tempered chocolate, along with a few other treats (gelatin, sprinkles, etc.) to masterfully craft a Minecraft village that wouldn’t look out of place in a stop-motion film. Let’s just say that the game’s pixelated graphics and distinct square blocks translate perfectly into chocolate creations.