A robot could be your own personal bartender

There's a Robotic Bartender at CES and Its Name is Somabar Of all the of the cool details in the Star Trek universe, our favorite is easily the replicator--a microwave-sized cutout in the wall that can create any dish, snack, or drink with a simple command. We may be a long way off from enjoying replicated meals, but at CES this year we had the chance to drink a margarita mixed by what might be the next-best thing. Somabar is a robotic bartender that was initially funded on Kickstarter last year. Since then, the device has been through several iterations (the one I used on the trade show floor being the most recent). It's roughly the size of a mini-fridge, but the rows of cylindrical booze/mixer pods lining its side make it look like something out of Blade Runner.