Cocktails Robotic Grand Challenge

We just got back from the Cocktails Robotic Grand Challenge at the DNA Lounge in San Francisco. The dancehall was filled with eight bartending bots and a couple hundred thirsty humans. There were some classic barbots on hand, like Schrodinger’s Martini, which servers a martini that is both wet & dry until you finally collapse the waveform, but our favorite new bot was Kamikaze Blaster, which uses face-detection software to deliver shots of whiskey sour directly to your facehole. No cup required.

At the Cocktail Robotic Bartender competition at @dnalounge. Here's a little preview. pic.twitter.com/J671finkrA

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The Kamikaze Blaster uses facial recognition to deliver shots without a glass. (At the Cocktail Robotic Competition at @dnalounge) pic.twitter.com/nuhv77ko6n

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.@violetblue orders a drink from Schrodinger's Martini bot. (At the Cocktail Robotic Bartender Competition at @dnalounge) pic.twitter.com/3Pp4w855Ne

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.@Steenaire takes a shot from the Kamikaze Blaster at the Cocktail Robotic Bartender competition. pic.twitter.com/q3Y6eGORs8

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