A Robot Bartender Is Mixing Up Drinks In San Francisco

CBS Bay Area

A robot bartender is mixing up more than just drinks in the Bay Area — it's blending cutting-edge technology with a dash of novelty, drawing curious passersby like local construction worker Dianha Jones.

"Well, it's my lunch time, and I'm like, hey, what's going on?" Jones said while holding a freshly poured beverage outside the GEN AI Loft in downtown San Francisco. "And you know, downtown's always got something new and inventive, so, stopped by."

Powered by Amazon Bedrock's generative AI, the robot—nicknamed "Scorpion" — is part of an experimental showcase of autonomous service technology. Visitors simply tell Scorpion what they're craving, juice or coffee, and the machine gets to work. It grabs the shaker, dispenses ingredients, mixes, and pours. Customers, however, must place the cup themselves.

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