Anno Robot debuts AI latte art kiosk promising 90‑second custom cups

Anno Robot used CES 2026 to roll out a next-generation AI Robotic Latte Art & Printing Coffee Kiosk that reproduces custom images on milk foam in roughly 90 seconds. The system combines millimetre-level arm precision with integrated vision for liquid tracking, and the company positioned the machine for 24/7 operation and high throughput—hundreds of cups per day—targeting malls, airports and quick-service venues looking to cut labour costs and standardise drinks.

The kiosk is built around a single-arm, enclosed design that the company says simplifies maintenance and improves hygiene compared with multi-arm or open systems. The integrated vision system tracks liquid in real time, allowing the robot to adjust printing and pouring to deliver consistent crema and image placement. Operators can queue logos, selfies or promotional art and reproduce them at scale, turning routine coffee service into an experiential touchpoint for customers.

Anno also showcased a compact MINI AI Robotic Bartender at the show, framing both systems as turnkey smart-retail solutions. Cloud management is a core part of the offering: remote monitoring and recipe updates are designed to keep chains and concession operators synchronised across locations without constant onsite intervention. The company tied its performance and commercial claims to live demonstrations at CES and reported partner interest in pilot deployments.

For coffee operators, the immediate practical value is twofold: consistent presentation and staffing flexibility. Machines that print custom branding or customer selfies can boost impulse sales and social sharing in high-traffic venues, while automated dosing and printing reduce variability between shifts. Remote recipe updates let teams push seasonal drinks or promotional art without retraining staff on complex latte art techniques.

There are operational considerations to weigh before adopting automation. Verify throughput claims against your venue's peak flows, calculate total cost of ownership including maintenance and consumables, and test image fidelity on your milk/bean profile since emulsification and foam quality affect print results. Enclosed hardware may lower contamination risk, but plan cleaning cycles to match health code requirements and high-volume service windows.

What comes next is a period of pilots and proof points. Expect early deployments in captive, high-footfall locations where experiential novelty and brand promotion justify investment. Track real-world uptime, service intervals and customer response to gauge whether robotic latte art shifts sales and staff allocation meaningfully. If those pilots hold up, operators can use cloud recipes and remote diagnostics to iterate menus and keep visual branding fresh without adding barista hours.