Could somebody explain the thinking behind startups like yummy? This seems to be quite common in the last few years. Do these "robot barista" type installations really take in significantly more revenue than a traditional vending machine that justifies this level of engineering / cost?
Seems like a gimmick to me. But who knows, maybe their sales are great? Also the real question isn't the upfront (or potentially distributed) engineering cost - it's real estate. Can the robot justify the larger footprint of a typical coffee vending machine by increased sales? My guess is they're targeting the place between vending machines and Starbucks, which seems like a pretty big void in the coffee market. I still don't understand why a robot arm would do anything other than add to the novelty.
https://www.yummy-future.com/