Blow Shanghai Away! Anno Robot Showcases the World’s First Series at AWE 2026, Winning Fans with Unrivaled Technical Strength!
The 2026 China Home Appliances & Consumer Electronics Expo (AWE 2026) concluded successfully on March 15th! Invited to co-exhibit with 36Kr, Anno Robot brought the world’s first AI robot latte art printing coffee kiosk to the "Folding Future" Zone of 36Kr in Hall W4, Shanghai New International Expo Centre. Boasting cutting-edge technology, full-scenario adaptability and stunning appearance, it became the undisputed crowd favourite. The four-day expo remained bustling nonstop with an endless stream of enquiries and business negotiations, marking a brilliant performance for the brand.
On the first day of the exhibition, long winding queues formed in front of the Anno AI robotic latte art coffee kiosk, drawing an overwhelming crowd of visitors!
Visitors from all walks of life gathered around: tech bloggers held cameras to capture the robotic arm in action, murmuring “The latte precision is incredible—I’ve got to feature this in my vlog”; channel distributors jotted down parameters in notebooks and kept asking key questions about maintenance costs and daily output; children pressed against the glass, mesmerized by the entire process from coffee bean grinding and extraction to latte art, excitedly shouting “Mommy, the robot can make such beautiful latte patterns too!”
Numerous industry media outlets visited for on-site coverage and interviews, with cameras capturing the full process of latte art and graphic printing from start to finish. One entrepreneur commented on the spot: "I’ve checked out many coffee robots, yet this model’s functionality and cost performance far exceed my expectations."
From the stunning precision of the robotic arm’s latte art to the ritual charm of custom pattern printing, this Chinese AI latte coffee kiosk won countless fans with its immersive experience and became a viral check-in topic across social media platforms during the exhibition.
Tech Innovation: Robotic Arm Delivers Master-Grade Latte Art
It adopts single-arm latte art technology and is fitted with a high-precision robotic arm with an accuracy of 0.03 mm, intelligent visual capture and recognition technology, machine learning system and 3D modeling imaging. Supporting drag-and-drop teaching, it can accurately complete sophisticated procedures including cup retrieval, cup placement, arm lifting, gripping, latte art printing and automatic cleaning.
The whole production process is fully automated and finished in just 90 seconds with a 100% success rate for latte patterns, perfectly reproducing the techniques and flavor consistency of professional baristas.
The single-arm design not only reduces equipment maintenance costs but also improves operational efficiency in commercial scenarios, truly making latte art no longer exclusive to human baristas.
All-Round Functions: One Machine Equals an Upscale Specialty Coffee Shop
Consistent premium quality in every cup, with 28 pre-set flavors covering a full range of categories including hot and cold classic coffee, flavored lattes, fruit juices, light milk teas and chocolate drinks. It supports switching between 10oz latte art cups and 12oz general cups, and two milk options to cater to diverse demands.
Every drink uses freshly ground beans and steamed fresh milk. The constant-temperature steam system preserves a silky smooth texture, delivering professional master-grade brewing quality. It also enables exquisite latte art and one-click graphic printing. Customization is available for IP characters, brand logos and personal photos, achieving the triple integration of technology, culture and social interaction.
Commercial Adaptability: Unlock Full-Scenario Applications with High Efficiency & Intelligence
Integrated mini-program functions support QR code ordering and order verification for pickup. Designed with 3 independent serving outlets and 2 waiting spots, it effortlessly handles peak-hour traffic at exhibitions, office buildings, commercial plazas and more. The extra-large storage compartment cuts restocking frequency. Equipped with multi-language options and a full payment system compatible with domestic and international payment methods, it meets global commercial operation demands.
Boasting a stylish exterior and dazzling RGB light strips, it blends seamlessly into high-tech shopping districts as well as minimalist elegant office parks, instantly becoming a popular photo spot once deployed.
Core Advantages: Cut Costs & Boost Efficiency to Fuel Business Growth
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Full-process automated operation drastically cuts labor costs and boosts space efficiency. Only 30 minutes of daily maintenance is enough to support full-day sales volume.
Equipped with a cloud steward 360° ultra-high-definition intelligent monitoring system, you can monitor equipment status, raw material inventory and sales data of all stores nationwide via a single mobile phone. It delivers early warnings for malfunctions and material shortages, and supports remote fault diagnosis, enabling you to grasp all business decisions on one screen.
Its eye-catching design with built-in traffic appeal and personalized services helps drive foot traffic and revenue growth for venues. You can manage multiple compact coffee kiosks on one cellphone. A single unit covers all core functions of a traditional premium coffee shop. It provides entrepreneurs and distributors with a low-threshold, high-return commercial solution, making it the most sought-after high-potential business highlight at this exhibition.
Trend Leadership: AI-powered Smart Retail, The Future Is Here
From household services to commercial scenarios, AI has become the underlying driving force reshaping product logic and industrial ecosystems. Keeping a precise pulse on industry trends, Anno Robot deeply integrates AI technology with commercial coffee service scenarios. It not only showcases innovative product achievements under the "AI Plus" initiative, but also delivers replicable and scalable practical models for the commercial service robot industry through multiple real-world deployment cases.
The successful conclusion of AWE 2026 marks an end as well as a brand-new starting point. Anno Robot has not only won wide recognition from the market, but also reached preliminary cooperation intentions with numerous distributors and brand owners.
Carrying the recognition and trust gained at the expo, Anno will continue to take technological innovation as the core and user demands as the guidance. With more innovative products, we will empower diversified scenarios including office buildings, industrial parks, shopping malls and exhibitions. We strive to bring intelligent services into more daily-life scenarios and lift the commercial service robot industry to new heights.
We look forward to cooperating with more partners in the future to explore the boundless potential of "AI Robot + Smart Retail", and empower a better life through intelligent manufacturing!
