Summary:

 

Kime is a commercially available humanoid robot specializing in food and beverage service. Developed in Spain by Macco Robotics, Kime is typically installed as a fixed torso with two highly agile arms, designed to handle repetitive tasks like serving drinks, making coffee, and preparing food. Kime's primary advantage is its ability to operate 24/7 in high-volume environments, acting as a robotic bartender or fast-food attendant.

 

Editorial:

 

Say hello to the ultimate party machine—Kime is the robotic bartender who never gets tired, never asks for a raise, and never judges your drink order. Kime represents a highly specialized, proven commercial use case for robotics. By focusing exclusively on the food service industry, Macco Robotics has created a hyper-efficient machine that can shake, stir, pour, and serve with robotic precision. This robot is proof that specialization is a profitable path in robotics. While Kime is usually torso-mounted (saving money and complexity on legs), its arms are a showcase of dexterity and speed. In an industry facing staffing shortages and high turnover, Kime is rapidly changing how high-volume service is delivered, making the concept of a fully automated bar or coffee shop a reality, today. When Kime is running your drinks, you’re not looking at sci-fi; you’re looking at pure market efficiency.

 

Specifications:

 

Dimensions & Build

- Height: ~2 m  

- Weight: Not published  

- Design Intent: Automated bartender / barista / food‑service robot for commercial venues  

- Construction:  

  - Stationary humanoid torso  

  - Dual articulated robotic arms (22 DOF)  

  - Antimicrobial exterior (KIME v5)  

- Developer: Macco Robotics (Seville, Spain)  

- Deployment Regions: Spain, U.S., Japan, Albania  

 

Mobility

- Locomotion: None (fixed installation)  

- Capabilities:  

  - High‑speed drink service  

  - Automated food/snack preparation  

  - 24/7 continuous operation  

  - Fully integrated kiosk workflow  

 

Degrees of Freedom

- Total DOF: 22 DOF (arms)  

- Arms: High‑precision articulated arms  

- Hands: Not published  

 

Actuation

- Actuator Type: Electric  

- Capabilities:  

  - Repeatable, human‑like motion  

  - Precision pouring and mixing  

 

Note: No torque or joint‑speed data published.

 

Service Performance

- Service Speed: 60–180 servings/hour  

- Daily Output: 1,200–4,000 units/day  

- Beer Pouring: <8 seconds  

- Cocktail Mixing: ~30 seconds  

- Error Rate: <0% (manufacturer claim)  

- ROI: 12–24 months  

 

Manipulation

- Capabilities:  

  - Beer pouring  

  - Cocktail mixing  

  - Coffee and snack preparation  

  - POS/ERP‑integrated service workflows  

- Limitations:  

  - Not designed for general‑purpose manipulation  

  - No published payload or grip‑force data  

 

Perception & Sensors

Confirmed capabilities:

- Facial recognition  

- Voice recognition  

- Vision system for drink/food preparation  

- Payment‑system integration  

 

Note: No camera resolution, FOV, IMU, or tactile‑sensor details published.

 

Compute & AI

- Compute Platform: NVIDIA Jetson Xavier NX  

- Software: Closed‑source, cloud‑assisted  

- Capabilities:  

  - Facial + voice recognition  

  - Payment processing  

  - Multilingual interaction  

  - Remote monitoring and analytics  

 

Battery & Power

- Power Source: Mains‑powered  

- Battery: None  

 

Connectivity

- Cloud‑connected  

- POS/ERP integration  

- Remote management dashboard  

 

Applications

- Bars  

- Restaurants  

- Stadiums  

- Airports  

- Retail kiosks  

- Events and entertainment venues  

 

Pricing

- €80,000–€120,000 (KIME v5)  

 

Macco Robotics has NOT published:

 

Mechanical

- Weight  

- Joint torque  

- Joint speed  

- Hand DOF breakdown  

 

Sensors

- Camera resolution  

- Depth sensor type  

- IMU specifications  

- Tactile sensing  

 

Power

- Power draw  

- Environmental ratings (IP, temperature, humidity)  

 

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Company Source:

 

Macco Robotics – Kime Official Page  

https://www.maccorobotics.com/en/kime-2/  

 

Key News & Coverage:

 

- Kime – Robot Details, Use Case and Specifications | Aparobot  

https://www.aparobot.com/robots/kime  

 

- Kime v5 Launches to Revolutionize Hospitality Robotics  

https://www.originofbots.com/news/kime-v5-launches-to-revolutionize-hospitality-robotics