Tipsy Robot: Robotic Bartenders Pour Drinks At First Fully Automatic Bar

The first fully robotic U.S. bar opening in Las Vegas this week aims to blend attraction and alcohol -- although conversation with the robot bartenders may not be quite as entertaining. Tipsy Robot, which is set to open Friday at the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, features two bot bartenders that can mix and pour "perfect" drinks from more than 60 kinds of liquor in less than 70 seconds, the Las Vegas Sun reported. The bar is the only land-based establishment of its kind although a Royal Caribbean cruise ship has featured a full-automated bar in the past. The automated bar is the creation of Robotic Innovations chairman and longtime Las Vegas local, Rino Armeni. The former executive director of marketing for Southern Wine & Spirits as well as vice president of food and beverage at Caesar's Palace said he believes this type of innovation is the way of the future and there's no better place for blending entertainment and booze than Las Vegas.