The campus café launched two AI-powered robot baristas this week, aiming to reduce wait times during
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| The campus café launched two AI-powered robot baristas this week, aiming to reduce wait times during peak hours. Each robot can brew 50 drinks per hour and accepts mobile payments only. The $100,000 investment was funded by a tech grant. Students can customize drinks via an app, which even allows them to choose latte art generated by algorithms. The robots are stationed in two high-traffic spots: one inside the main student center and the other in the engineering building's atrium. These locations were chosen to serve both social spaces and academic hubs where coffee demand is highest. "We're blending convenience with innovation," said campus café manager Jordan Lee. "It's about creating a futuristic experience." "I ordered a cappuccino, and the foam had a smiley face," said junior Maya Patel. "It's weird but fun." On launch day, a small group of students protested the replacement of student workers with robots. |
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