Robot barista uprising: AI-powered machines shake up S'pore coffee scene

Soul Coffee's robot barista doing pourover coffee and the cafe's interiors at the Kinex Shopping Mall on March 31, 2022. PHOTO: ST FILE
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SINGAPORE - Do not be surprised if the next time you order an espresso, it is a robot pulling the shot.

Powered by artificial intelligence (AI), robot baristas are poised to shake up Singapore's growing coffee scene.

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