Mixing a cocktail is considered as much an art as a science. The practice is studied dilligently by bartenders the world over. Of course, for any given human task, there’s always another human building a robot to automate it. [CamdenS5] is one such human, with a cocktail mixing barbot with a few tricks up its sleeve.
As you’d expect, there’s a smattering of the usual alcoholic liquids and mixers, along with a battery of pumps for fluid delivery. The fun doesn’t end there, though. There’s a linear actuator capable of putting out 500 N for slicing limes, and a mint and sugar dispenser as well. If that wasn’t enough, there’s even a muddling station to help bring out the flavours just right.
This is a machine that takes a broader look at the process behind making a good cocktail. It’s not just about lumping ingredients into a glass – it takes finesse and care to get the best results. It’s not the first barbot we’ve seen – this one is built in a grandfather clock.
Best cocktail machine to date that i’ve seen. The level of automation is awesome! This is kind of drink machine I need to build next!
The immediate response from my coworker shoulder surfing this article: “Does it come with a shuffle mode?”
-oh the possibilities for hilarious results :D
Maybe we need an affectionate Hackaday version of the Ignoble Award for projects with an element of wrong? A contest?
hahahahaha,
-N
We’ve come for your liver!
Is 3d printed plastic food safe?
If you buy food safe filament…
Well if you have ever printed with not food safe filament you have to replace the tubing as well. Also the brass nozzles may contain lead. Not sure I would print anything will touch food/drinks. Alcohol is a pretty good solvent.
cyberpunk bartending action