Technology

Miso Robotics teams with Lancer on automated-beverage dispenser

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June 22, 2021

Miso Robotics, the AI startup company behind Flippy, a robotic kitchen dispenser, has joined forces with beverage dispenser manufacturer Lancer Worldwide to move in on the beverage sector.

The companies have built an intelligence-backed, automated beverage dispenser for a "future-focused commercial kitchen," according to a press release.

"Lancer has consistently supplied the market with dependable products for more than 50 years and there was no question when it came time to decide who to partner with to create an automated beverage dispenser," Jake Brewer, chief strategy officer of Miso Robotics, said in the press release. "Order fulfillment is a major factor for customer satisfaction and operators can't afford to have a beverage left behind when a delivery driver or customer visits."

The dispenser will integrate with the point-of-sales system and come equipped with a guided workflow for employees to ensure accurate order completion synced with driver and customer arrival times.

The machine will be able to automatically pour drinks and advance beverages to enable a grab-and-go format for staff. When an order comes in, the connected approach will allow the beverage dispenser to "know" the beverage needs associated with the order and will automatically issue the appropriate sized cup, begin pouring and seal the drink. The entire process is timed to complete as close as possible with the time the meal/remainder of the order is ready for hand off to the customer or delivery driver.