Two automated coffee machines in the back grind coffee, pull espresso shots and steam milk. The robotic arm -- made by Mitsubishi and designed for industrial applications -- places the cup near the front of the glass to await pickup. Once the customer arrives and inputs the four-digit code sent to their phone, the drink is sent down a tiny elevator and delivered to the customer. It all seems a little excessive for what amounts to a glorified vending machine, but the end result is a delicious espresso drink. This is the first robotic coffee shop from Cafe X in the United States -- the first Cafe X has been up and running for several months now in Hong Kong.

Two automated coffee machines in the back grind coffee, pull espresso shots and steam milk. The robotic arm -- made by Mitsubishi and designed for industrial usage -- places the cup near the front of the glass to await pick up. Once the customer arrives and inputs the four-digit code sent to their phone, the drink is sent down a tiny elevator and delivered to the customer. It all seems a little excessive for what amounts to a glorified vending machine, but the end result is a delicious espresso drink. This is the first robotic coffee shop from Cafe X in the United States -- the first Cafe X has been up and running for several months now in Hong Kong.