Soft conversation and music fill the cafe but it’s the figure behind the glass that commands the room. Whether joking about a bathroom break or announcing a new order, the barista’s voice rises above the chatter. Drinks come and go but no one is behind the counter.
At NCM Cafe in San Jose, the first in its county to feature an AI-powered robot barista, robot C isn’t just a part of the shop—it’s the centerpiece.
As C’s recent debut paves the way for robot baristas to appear in coffee shops across Silicon Valley, some see innovation and novelty….