Would you believe us if we said that you’d soon be able to grab a cuppa made by robot baristas at an MRT station?
By 2022, 30 MRT stations in Singapore will house such robots, making our daily commute a tad bit more bearable, according to a media release by Stellar Lifestyle, formerly called SMRT Commercial, and homegrown F&B technology startup Crown Digital.
The deployment is part of a collaboration between both companies to enhance commuters’ experiences, both companies say.
The robots, which go by the name Ella, will take up a space of less than 5sqm and will have a cashless and contactless interface, making the ordering process seamless and hygienic.
Additionally, these electronic baristas are able to efficiently whip up 200 cups of coffee an hour so you don’t have to wait long for your caffeine fix.
To cut short the waiting time even further, commuters can order their beverages ahead of time using Crown Digital’s specially designed app.
As of now, the MRT stations which will host the robots have yet to be announced.
It’s definitely exciting news, but if you can’t wait till 2022, there are other places with robot baristas and bartenders that you can check out in the meantime.