TL;DR — COFE+ is a fully automated robotic coffee kiosk that grinds fresh beans, brews espresso and lattes, creates latte art, and serves 24/7 with zero staff—cutting operating costs by up to 90% and energy use by 80%.

What Is a Robot Barista?

A robot barista is an automated machine that prepares specialty coffee without a human operator.

The COFE+ robot barista, built by Shanghai Hi-Dolphin Robot Technology Co., Ltd., is a compact, self-operating kiosk that:

• Takes the order
• Grinds fresh beans for each cup
• Brews espresso, latte, tea, and chocolate drinks
• Creates latte art with a robotic arm
• 3D-prints images or text onto the foam
• Serves the drink with no human help

It runs 24/7, fits in under 2.35 m², and cuts operating costs by up to 90% compared with a traditional café.

The Market Opportunity

The global coffee-shop market exceeds $200 billion/year, yet traditional cafés struggle with all of the above. As labor shortages deepen in the U.S., U.K., Germany, and Japan, and consumers grow accustomed to automation (self-checkout, app ordering), demand for a genuinely professional robotic café has never been stronger.

Founded in Shanghai, January 2018, COFE+ now operates in 70+ countries.

Product Lineup

COFE+ offers four unmanned, relocatable product forms:

Speed & Performance

The 7th Generation: First to Beat Human Baristas

In a May 2026 head-to-head competition, the 7th-generation COFE+ averaged 54 seconds per cup against veteran human coffee masters at 72 seconds per cup—the first time a coffee robot comprehensively beat human baristas on professional speed and accuracy.

COFE+ vs. Traditional Café

Proven at Scale

Smart Remote Management

Every cup runs on the “Smart Store Brain”:

• Real-time sales & inventory tracking
• Smartphone monitoring of all kiosk operations
• AIoT cloud platform watches machine status 24/7
• Remote issue resolution—often no technician needed

Preventive Maintenance Built In

• Automatic cleaning reminders
• Self-cleaning cycles
• Scheduled maintenance alerts
• Replacement-part recommendations before failure
• Up to 300 cups per single ingredient refill

Deployment Highlights

Also deployed in: 21+ international airports, 1,000+ landmarks, Fortune 500 corporate clients

Certifications & Global Standards

COFE+ holds 120+ international patents and 50+ official certifications from 18+ developed countries, including:

• 🇺🇸 U.S. FDA & FCC
• 🇪🇺 EU CE
• 🇬🇧 UK UKCA
• 🌐 UN standards

It is the world’s first coffee robot certified simultaneously by these authorities.

Support for Buyers

FAQ

Q: What is a COFE+ robot barista?
A: A fully automated robotic coffee kiosk that grinds fresh beans, brews espresso/latte/tea/chocolate, makes latte art, and serves with no human operator.

Q: How fast is it?
A: 50–55 seconds per cup; up to 5 cups at once. The 7th gen averaged 54 seconds in competition.

Q: How much space does it need?
A: Under 2.35 m² for the kiosk. A traditional café needs 30–100 m².

Q: How much can it lower running costs?
A: Up to 90% lower operating cost; 80% lower energy use. Total cost ~1/5 of a traditional specialty shop.

Q: How many drinks per day?
A: The 6th-gen “All-Round Champion” produces 1,000+ cups/day; supports 300 cups per ingredient refill.

Q: Where is it used?
A: 70+ countries across healthcare, airports, education, retail, and corporate settings.

Q: Who makes COFE+?
A: Shanghai Hi-Dolphin Robot Technology Co., Ltd., founded in Shanghai, January 2018.

For investors, distributors, facilities managers, and institutional buyers—this mix of proven scale, technical depth, and low-labor economics makes COFE+ a serious answer to the growing global demand for professional robotic cafés.