It's not too often that we get to write two of our favorite words --
beer and
robot -- in the same sentence. So when
suds and bots combine to form some unholy creation, it's a good day at the office. Enter the latest amalgamation, the brand-specific "Heineken Bot," which is basically a miniature keg on wheels. Think of it as a Roomba, but way cooler and more drunk.
According to Engadget, there's a sensor mounted on top of the keg. When you wave your hand above it, the robot stops and waits to pour your drink. Just place a cup in the arm, and the bot will fill it to the brim with the frothy lager (video after the break).
The "
Heineken Bot" recently appeared at London's Kinetica Art Fair. It's the work of some folks from Middlesex University. Of course, it took the college crowd to come up with this idea. If they could program the bot to be controlled via remote control, it'd be a huge seller in frat houses across America. Except, they might have to replace the Heineken keg with a Natty Light keg. [From:
Engadget]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
pink0floyd said 12:22AM on 2-10-2010
It's pretty cool but that second cup looked like it was mostly foam.
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Steve said 2:51AM on 2-10-2010
That's what I was thinking. But your right It's cool...Steve D
al schrader said 5:49AM on 2-10-2010
Yeah Floyd, has same original problem. The keg runs out too soon ! Alfred-
Joe Papierz Jr said 12:34AM on 2-10-2010
Pretty cool, but I don't think it is really practical. What happens if someone leaves a glass on the bar, or is leaning on it when the robot comes by? Who collects the money or keeps track of the tab is one is being used? What happens if someone leaves coins from getting change laying on the counter?
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Wish Belkin said 4:17AM on 2-10-2010
"It's the work of some folks from Middlesex University."
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At least the kids aren't wasting their college years on something frivolous.
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amy3e said 7:40AM on 2-10-2010
Great idea. everyone will be talking about it.. Would be a great addition to our annual St. Patrick' day party : http://www.celebrationideasonline.com/st-patricks-day-party.html Fun ideas there and they should add this gadget! leave it to some college kids!
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simik018 said 8:47AM on 2-10-2010
does it check ID's?
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WILL said 9:27AM on 2-10-2010
IT LOOKED LIKE THE ROBOT WAS SPITTING OUT THE BEER , I'LL TAKE A BLONDE WAITRESS ANYTIME
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Asshole said 3:50PM on 2-10-2010
This is just another thing for lazy Americans....
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