cofe+ Coffee Robot Provides Emergency Support for Shanghai's Two Sessions, Gaining Widespread Attention!

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According to CBS reports, China's coffee consumption has shown significant growth over the past four years, with coffee imports increasing by 16% annually. Additionally, as one of the world's most populous countries, coffee drinking has become a new lifestyle choice among young people in China, making the Chinese coffee market infinitely promising. According to analysis by Forward Industry Research Institute, China will become the world's third-largest coffee consumer market after the United States and Brazil by 2021, with the Chinese coffee market reaching 110 billion yuan.

Coffee Robots Emerge During the Pandemic

During the pandemic, while many industries declined, new ones were simultaneously spawned, and the artificial intelligence sector entered a golden development period. The development of intelligent industries once again took center stage. At the end of January this year, Shanghai entered its "Two Sessions" period. Besides the policies affecting the public, the cofe+ coffee robot that appeared at the Two Sessions also drew everyone's attention.

The cofe+ coffee robot appeared just as Shanghai's outbreak began, supporting the Two Sessions by providing safe coffee beverages for delegates and helping the meetings run smoothly. According to Two Sessions staff, the cofe+ coffee robot requires no human involvement from ordering to pickup, achieving complete automation and transparency. It uses a single robotic arm operating mode that fully complies with pandemic-era requirements: with no external contamination and a fully enclosed operating environment, it ensures consumer safety during the pandemic.

Moreover, beyond the functions of ordinary self-service vending machines, the cofe+ coffee robot operates year-round without rest, requires no staff, saves labor costs, and has no business-hours restrictions, letting consumers enjoy freshly ground coffee anytime, anywhere. As for flavor, there is no need to worry - the beverages made by the cofe+ robot come close to freshly ground coffee. Using fresh materials, it offers over 50 flavors, 2 types of coffee beans, 8 toppings, and other personalized options. According to Two Sessions staff, the coffee tastes almost identical to that of traditional coffee chains. As for pricing, the coffee is both delicious and priced in the 10-15 yuan range. Currently, cofe+ coffee robots are already in service in crowded places such as Shanghai's shopping malls, office buildings, and subway stations.

Many leaders at the venue are very optimistic about the cofe+ coffee robot's business model. While saving labor, it also showcases Shanghai's technological progress to the public. The robot reduces unnecessary contact for coffee consumers while providing significant assistance in pandemic prevention.

The Evolution of Coffee Robot Technology

The cofe+ coffee robot first appeared in 2018. Over the past few years, the cofe+ team has dedicated itself to research and development, moving from the first COFE 1.0 version launched at the end of 2018 to version 2.0 in July 2019, version 3.0 in November 2019, and version 4.0 in June 2020. The robot's functions have kept growing, now supporting multi-flavor customization including coffee temperature and sugar or no-sugar options.

COFE+ founder Han Feizi stated that the robot combines artificial intelligence with the Internet of Things, consumes little power (only 1.5 kWh per hour), and can continuously produce roughly 300 16-ounce drinks from a single ingredient load. Furthermore, the COFE+ robot coffee kiosk occupies less than 2.5 square meters. Compared with traditional physical coffee shops, it eliminates rent, resolves the instability of human labor, and makes production quality controllable, ensuring every cup is consistent.

The cofe+ coffee robot appeared at the third China International Import Expo in 2020. Bai Tinghui, Secretary and Director of the Shanghai State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, experienced the robot's entire coffee-making process. Secretary Bai said the cofe+ coffee robot demonstrates Shanghai's continuous technological progress, and that he is very optimistic about COFE+'s market prospects, encouraging the team to keep up the good work.

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