- Richtech Robotics (RR, Financial) enhances its ADAM robot with a new AI-driven espresso system.
- The upgrade will be showcased at the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago from May 17-20, 2025.
- Features standard café equipment and AI vision technology to optimize espresso quality.
Richtech Robotics Inc. (RR), a leader in AI-driven service robots, is set to unveil a new enhancement to its barista robot, ADAM. The enhanced capabilities include an AI-powered artisanal espresso system, which will be prominently displayed at the National Restaurant Association Show, taking place at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago from May 17 to May 20, 2025. This latest development reflects the company's strategic focus on the specialty coffee segment, a market noted for its resilience in challenging economic conditions.
The new espresso system is outfitted with standard coffee shop equipment, such as a precision grinder, distribution and tamping tools, and a hand-pressed espresso machine. What sets this system apart is its advanced AI vision capabilities powered by NVIDIA technology. The AI system carefully monitors water pressure during extraction, making real-time adjustments to ensure the preparation of optimal espresso shots. This sophisticated interaction between perception and control signifies a leap beyond basic automation, demonstrating that AI can bring precision, adaptability, and consistency to traditional manual tasks.
ADAM's AI enhancements extend beyond coffee-making precision. The AI vision also allows the robot to detect approaching customers and engage them by explaining the coffee-making process as it happens. This feature aims to enhance customer experience while offering businesses a way to maintain high-quality service amid staffing challenges. The newly upgraded system builds on ADAM's existing skill set, which includes crafting lattes and boba teas, making it an invaluable asset to operators in the hospitality industry.
Visitors to the National Restaurant Association Show can witness ADAM's new capabilities in action at booth #4084 in the south building of the exhibition floor. This expansion firmly positions Richtech Robotics as a key player in the intersection of automation and artisanal food service, delivering an efficient yet quality-driven solution to ongoing industry challenges.
