BotristaPro (DrinkBot)

Overview

BotristaPro (DrinkBot) is a consumer-facing and back-of-house unit from Botrista (Botrista Technology, Inc.) (headquartered in the United States, founded 2017), listed in the Tea, Bubble Tea & Other Beverages category of the Food Robotics Catalogue. According to the maker and the sources we checked, it is commercially available. What it does: Automated drink dispenser that portions and blends teas, milk teas, lemonades, coffees and smoothies from bag-in-box ingredients using recipes selected on a touchscreen.

It appears in the NSF database (NSF/ANSI 18 (NSF database; exact model match not confirmed)). Throughput, as claimed by the maker: one drink in under 12 s; ~100-120 drinks per ingredient refill (maker claims). Pricing model: quote-based; maker cites 'flexible pricing and partnership models'; price not published. Footprint: 4.5 sq ft (maker FAQ); W x D x H not published. Utilities: water source; drain within 15 ft; standard 110 V outlet; internet connection; ingredients in bag-in-box (8 refrigerated + 4 ambient); semi-automatic weekly cleaning cycle (~45 min).

Payments: no built-in terminal: at CSU Monterey Bay, students order with staff and pay at the regular register. Meal plans: yes, through the operator's existing register (no system named): CSU Monterey Bay accepts dining dollars (student paper); maker says Occidental students can use meal plans.

Notable users and reference sites: Texas A&M University (TX); Occidental College, Tiger Cooler, Los Angeles (CA); CSU Monterey Bay, Otter Student Union Sea Store (CA, Chartwells-operated); Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, East Village (NY); L&L Hawaiian BBQ (franchise locations).

Company FAQ says it currently operates only in the US; delivery and installation through partners including BUNN. NSF listing uses the earlier DrinkBot name. Borderline: automated dispenser rather than a robot arm.

Specs at a glance

Company founded

Founded 2017

Headquarters

United States

Certifications

NSF/ANSI 18 (NSF database; exact model match not confirmed)

Footprint

4.5 sq ft (maker FAQ); W x D x H not published

Utilities

water source; drain within 15 ft; standard 110 V outlet; internet connection; ingredients in bag-in-box (8 refrigerated + 4 ambient); semi-automatic weekly cleaning cycle (~45 min)

Throughput (maker's claim)

one drink in under 12 s; ~100-120 drinks per ingredient refill (maker claims)

Price model

quote-based; maker cites 'flexible pricing and partnership models'; price not published

Placement

Consumer-facing + BOH

Payment terminal

no built-in terminal: at CSU Monterey Bay, students order with staff and pay at the regular register

Meal plans

yes, through the operator's existing register (no system named): CSU Monterey Bay accepts dining dollars (student paper); maker says Occidental students can use meal plans

Notable users

• Texas A&M University (TX)
• Occidental College, Tiger Cooler, Los Angeles (CA)
• CSU Monterey Bay, Otter Student Union Sea Store (CA, Chartwells-operated)
• Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, East Village (NY)
• L&L Hawaiian BBQ (franchise locations)

Sources

botrista.com ↗, botrista.com ↗, info.nsf.org ↗, thelutrinae.com ↗, botrista.com ↗, botrista.com ↗