Richtech Robotics, a US provider of AI-driven service robots, has announced the installation of its advanced robotic beverage system, ADAM, at a One Kitchen in a Rockford, Illinois Walmart.
Equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) technology, ADAM commenced operations at the Rockford One Kitchen on 16 August 2024, serving a variety of coffee and boba drinks to customers. The robot is expected to serve 100-200 cups of coffee and tea per day.
ADAM operates through a fully integrated touchscreen point-of-sale system for ordering and payments, offering customised beverages on demand and engaging customers with its intelligent conversation AI.
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Rockford marks the second installation as part of a planned rollout across 240 One Kitchen locations in the USA.
One Kitchen restaurants feature multiple national and local brands using a single kitchen. The Rockford Walmart will also have a Richtech Robotics’ Matradee L delivery robot and DUST-E S cleaning robot installed.
The installation is also part of Richtech Robotics’ new commercial management venture, AlphaMax Management, which was formed to optimise the integration of the company’s robots into clients’ businesses.
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As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Richtech Robotics, AlphaMax Management will be responsible for the entire commercial workflow of One Kitchen restaurants within Walmart, to better integrate the operation of robots with conventional restaurant operations, and to provide overall restaurant data analysis, digital marketing, and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) applications.
“We continue to reach new milestones, this time celebrating the first humanoid drink robot in the state of Illinois and also officially launching AlphaMax Management,” said Matt Casella, president at Richtech Robotics.
“Our new subsidiary is expected to generate a new revenue stream and also stable cash flow and profit. We look forward to its continued growth.”
Richtech Robotics will handle the programming, maintenance, and repair of the ADAM systems, while One Kitchen will manage staff, location logistics, and leasing.
Innovations and achievements in F&B will be highlighted and celebrated at the second annual Robotics & Automation Awards on 06 November 2024 at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London. Visit www.roboticsandautomationawards.co.uk to learn more about this unmissable industry event – and to book your table today!
