Richtech Robotics Expands ADAM Robot Capabilities with AI Powered Artisanal Espresso System
Richtech Robotics (Nasdaq: RR) is enhancing its AI-powered barista robot ADAM with a new artisanal espresso system, set to debut at the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago (May 17-20, 2025). The upgraded system incorporates standard café equipment including a precision grinder, distribution and tamping equipment, and a hand-pressed espresso machine.
ADAM's new capabilities leverage NVIDIA-powered AI vision to monitor and adjust water pressure during extraction in real-time, ensuring optimal espresso shots. The robot can also detect approaching customers and explain the coffee-making process. This advancement aims to combine automation efficiency with artisanal coffee quality, building upon ADAM's existing ability to craft lattes and boba teas.
Richtech Robotics (Nasdaq: RR) sta migliorando il suo robot barista intelligente ADAM con un nuovo sistema per espresso artigianale, che sarà presentato al National Restaurant Association Show di Chicago (17-20 maggio 2025). Il sistema aggiornato integra attrezzature da caffetteria standard, tra cui un macinacaffè di precisione, strumenti per la distribuzione e la pressatura, e una macchina per espresso a pressione manuale.
Le nuove funzionalità di ADAM sfruttano la visione AI potenziata da NVIDIA per monitorare e regolare in tempo reale la pressione dell'acqua durante l'estrazione, garantendo tazze di espresso ottimali. Il robot è inoltre in grado di rilevare i clienti in avvicinamento e spiegare il processo di preparazione del caffè. Questo progresso mira a unire l'efficienza dell'automazione con la qualità del caffè artigianale, ampliando le capacità di ADAM già esistenti nella preparazione di latte e tè boba.
Richtech Robotics (Nasdaq: RR) está mejorando su robot barista impulsado por IA, ADAM, con un nuevo sistema de espresso artesanal, que se presentará en la National Restaurant Association Show en Chicago (del 17 al 20 de mayo de 2025). El sistema mejorado incorpora equipamiento estándar de cafetería, incluyendo un molinillo de precisión, equipo para distribución y prensado, y una máquina de espresso manual.
Las nuevas capacidades de ADAM aprovechan la visión AI potenciada por NVIDIA para monitorear y ajustar la presión del agua durante la extracción en tiempo real, asegurando cafés espresso óptimos. El robot también puede detectar a los clientes que se acercan y explicar el proceso de preparación del café. Este avance busca combinar la eficiencia de la automatización con la calidad artesanal del café, ampliando las habilidades actuales de ADAM para preparar lattes y tés boba.
Richtech Robotics (나스닥: RR)는 AI 기반 바리스타 로봇 ADAM에 새로운 장인 에스프레소 시스템을 추가하여 2025년 5월 17일부터 20일까지 시카고에서 열리는 National Restaurant Association Show에서 선보일 예정입니다. 업그레이드된 시스템에는 정밀 그라인더, 분배 및 탬핑 장비, 수동 압력 에스프레소 머신 등 표준 카페 장비가 포함되어 있습니다.
ADAM의 새로운 기능은 NVIDIA 기반 AI 비전을 활용해 추출 중 실시간으로 수압을 모니터링하고 조절하여 최적의 에스프레소 샷을 보장합니다. 또한 로봇은 다가오는 고객을 감지하고 커피 제조 과정을 설명할 수 있습니다. 이 진보는 자동화 효율성과 장인 커피 품질을 결합하여 ADAM이 이미 라떼와 보바 티를 만드는 능력을 확장하는 것을 목표로 합니다.
Richtech Robotics (Nasdaq : RR) améliore son robot barista piloté par IA, ADAM, avec un nouveau système d’espresso artisanal, qui sera présenté au National Restaurant Association Show à Chicago (du 17 au 20 mai 2025). Le système amélioré intègre des équipements standards de café, incluant un moulin de précision, des outils de distribution et de tassage, ainsi qu’une machine à espresso manuelle.
Les nouvelles capacités d’ADAM exploitent la vision IA propulsée par NVIDIA pour surveiller et ajuster en temps réel la pression de l’eau lors de l’extraction, garantissant des expressos optimaux. Le robot peut également détecter les clients approchant et expliquer le processus de préparation du café. Cette avancée vise à allier l’efficacité de l’automatisation à la qualité artisanale du café, en s’appuyant sur la capacité existante d’ADAM à préparer des lattes et des thés boba.
Richtech Robotics (Nasdaq: RR) verbessert seinen KI-gestützten Barista-Roboter ADAM mit einem neuen handwerklichen Espressosystem, das auf der National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago (17.-20. Mai 2025) vorgestellt wird. Das aufgerüstete System umfasst Standard-Café-Ausrüstung wie eine Präzisionsmühle, Verteil- und Stampfwerkzeuge sowie eine manuell bediente Espressomaschine.
ADAMs neue Funktionen nutzen die von NVIDIA unterstützte KI-Vision, um während der Extraktion in Echtzeit den Wasserdruck zu überwachen und anzupassen, wodurch optimale Espresso-Shots gewährleistet werden. Der Roboter kann zudem herannahende Kunden erkennen und den Kaffeezubereitungsprozess erklären. Dieser Fortschritt zielt darauf ab, Automatisierungseffizienz mit handwerklicher Kaffeequalität zu verbinden und baut auf ADAMs bestehender Fähigkeit auf, Lattes und Boba-Tees zuzubereiten.
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Richtech Robotics enhances ADAM robot with AI-driven espresso capabilities, strengthening its position in food service automation market.
Richtech Robotics' newly announced artisanal espresso system for their ADAM robot represents a strategic expansion of their product capabilities in the competitive food service automation market. This enhancement moves beyond basic automation by implementing advanced physical AI features that can monitor and adjust the espresso extraction process in real-time using NVIDIA-powered AI vision technology.
The system's ability to make precision adjustments during coffee preparation demonstrates meaningful technical progress in robotic dexterity and sensory capabilities. By incorporating equipment familiar to traditional cafés (precision grinder, tamping equipment, hand-pressed espresso machine), Richtech is addressing a critical balance between automation and artisanal quality that has been a stumbling block for previous food service robots.
From a commercial perspective, this expansion directly targets the high-margin specialty coffee segment, which continues to show resilience even in challenging economic environments. The timing of this announcement coincides with the National Restaurant Association Show, providing immediate visibility to key potential customers in the hospitality industry.
The development aligns with broader industry trends toward partial automation rather than complete staff replacement. By positioning ADAM as a solution that maintains quality while addressing staffing challenges, Richtech is targeting a pain point for restaurant operators who struggle with labor shortages but fear quality compromises.
This enhancement builds upon ADAM's existing capabilities in crafting lattes and boba teas, creating a more comprehensive beverage platform that increases the robot's utility for potential customers and may improve the company's unit economics through expanded use cases.
New system utilizes advancements in physical AI to provide customers efficient and precise artisanal coffee products
Las Vegas, NV, May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Richtech Robotics Inc. (Nasdaq: RR) (“Richtech Robotics” or the “Company”), a Nevada-based provider of AI-driven service robots, is expanding the capabilities of its AI-powered barista robot, ADAM, with a new artisanal espresso system debuting at the National Restaurant Association Show at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago from May 17 to May 20, 2025.
“Richtech Robotics remains committed to delivering practical, revenue-generating AI solutions that solve high-need challenges in hospitality today,” said Matt Casella, President of Richtech Robotics. “As automation continues to reshape the service industry, our ADAM robot has already demonstrated its ability to craft high-quality lattes, boba teas, and more—earning praise from both business owners and consumers. With expanded coffee-based offerings, ADAM now bridges the gap between automation and artisanal craft, offering operators new ways to curate their unique customer experience.”
The new artisanal coffee system features equipment commonly found in cafés worldwide, including a precision grinder, distribution and tamping equipment, and a hand-pressed espresso machine. This upgrade introduces a new layer of intelligence by applying ADAM’s physical AI capabilities to monitor and control the espresso-making process in real time. Using NVIDIA-powered AI vision, ADAM observes the water pressure during extraction and makes precise adjustments to optimize each shot. This interaction between perception and control moves beyond basic automation, demonstrating how AI can bring precision, adaptability, and consistency to traditionally manual tasks.
With this upgrade, the company believes automation doesn’t have to mean compromise. ADAM’s advanced physical AI capabilities offer a way for businesses to serve high-quality, handcrafted beverages while maintaining workflow efficiency and stable staffing.
In addition to crafting artisanal coffee, ADAM uses AI-enabled vision to detect when a customer approaches, prompting him to begin explaining each step of the process in real time.
Attendees at the National Restaurant Association Show will be able to meet ADAM and see the new artisanal coffee system in action at booth #4084 in the south building on the exhibition floor.
About Richtech Robotics
Richtech Robotics is a provider of collaborative robotic solutions specializing in the service industry, including the hospitality and healthcare sectors. Our mission is to transform the service industry through collaborative robotic solutions that enhance the customer experience and empower businesses to achieve more. By seamlessly integrating cutting-edge automation, we aspire to create a landscape of enhanced interactions, efficiency, and innovation, propelling organizations toward unparalleled levels of excellence and satisfaction. Learn more at www.RichtechRobotics.com.
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