Robot Barista 24/7 Premium Automated Cafe Finally Opens

A futuristic cafe has appeared in Magok! Robot intelligence technology startup XYZ has opened the 24-hour unmanned robot cafe 'Lounge X 24H One Grove Branch' in One Grove Mall, Magok District, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, ushering in a new era of future retail. The biggest feature here is that the entire process, from ordering to manufacturing, is carried out solely by robots. Customers can order beverages via in-store kiosks or a dedicated app, and the AI barista robot 'BARIS' consistently provides high-quality coffee without human intervention. Thanks to AI-based environmental perception and intelligent algorithms, consistent taste and quality are guaranteed. Lounge X uses regularly selected beans with its own roastery system, allowing customers to enjoy high-quality signature blends and specialty-grade beverages at reasonable prices. Additionally, a variety of snacks, including bakery items, desserts, and convenient meals, are available, offering a perfect resting place for busy office workers. The store is located on the 2nd floor of Building D, One Grove Mall, directly connected to Magok Station (Subway Line 5, Line 9, Airport Railroad), offering excellent accessibility. Due to the nature of the commercial district, where major corporate headquarters like LG Science Park are concentrated, it is an area with an abundant floating population. Notably, as Magok's first 24-hour robot cafe, it proposes a new lifestyle where high-quality coffee can be enjoyed at any time, even during late-night hours when conventional coffee shops are closed. This opening is noteworthy not just as a cafe, but as a successful demonstration of full lifecycle automation in F&B, from unmanned ordering to manufacturing and delivery, achieved through the Korea Robot Industry Promotion Agency's 'Service Robot Demonstration Project.' It has demonstrated the potential for future services, delivering coffee even to offices outside the store through its integration with not only the AI barista robot but also the autonomous delivery robot 'Storage'. Based on this demonstration data, XYZ is playing a pioneering role in significantly improving the operational efficiency and customer experience in the retail industry by advancing robot-based retail technology and expanding business areas such as robot building solutions. A Lounge X official stated, "This One Grove branch is a new endeavor combining robot technology and smart retail systems, creating an innovative space where people can naturally experience life with robots," adding, "We will continue to expand these innovative 24-hour spaces throughout the city, making us anticipate a future where robots become an even closer part of our lives."