Macco Robotics Kime

Ask anyone who has run a stadium bar at half-time or a hotel terrace on a summer evening, and they will say the recipes are rarely the problem. The problem is hands, and measures: too few of the first when the queue is longest, and too little control of the second when everyone is in a hurry. Macco Robotics Kime answers both with one machine: a humanoid food and beverage serving robot that works the counter with two arms and checks every pour with its own eyes, so the last drink of the rush is measured as carefully as the first.

Robots Europa, based in Dublin, supplies the Macco Robotics Kime to hospitality operators, venue managers and integrators across the European Union and the DACH region. Our team prepares the quotation, coordinates delivery to your site and remains your point of contact for support once the robot is behind the bar.

Background

From Seville to the bar counter

Macco Robotics is an Andalusian company, based in Seville, Spain, that designs and manufactures humanoid robots for the hospitality industry. Rather than building a general-purpose machine and later searching for a use, the company has concentrated on a single setting: the place where drinks are prepared and handed to guests. Kime is the result of that focus, and the current generation named in the sources is the Kime v5. Its design gives priority to versatility and adaptability, so that the robot fits into a working bar rather than requiring the bar to be rebuilt around it.

Hospitality is among the sectors where service robotics has found genuine practical use. Venues with high footfall need consistent service over long opening hours, and operators increasingly look for equipment that keeps quality steady when demand peaks. A robot built specifically for beverage service addresses that need directly.

Two arms and a measured pour

Two technologies define the Kime v5. The first is its pair of robotic arms, which allow the robot to multitask and to handle bottles and glasses of different shapes and sizes. The second is an artificial vision system designed to measure and control the amount of liquid served, ensuring accuracy in drink preparation and reducing waste. A depth camera provides the robot's sensing. Around these sits a practical layer: a touchscreen for guests, the ability to integrate with mobile apps for ordering and payment, and a Plug and Play connection system for standard bar equipment such as espresso machines and beer dispensers.

Technical Specifications

Specifications are as published by the manufacturer and are confirmed against the datasheet at quotation.

The manufacturer has not published the weight, the overall dimensions beyond the height, the payload, the power consumption, the operating voltage, the IP rating, the operating temperature range or the package contents; all of these are confirmed with your quotation.

What makes the Kime v5 different from an automatic drinks dispenser?

A dispenser delivers one product through one nozzle. The Kime v5 works more like a member of bar staff: it picks up bottles and glasses of varying shapes and sizes with two arms, moves between pieces of equipment and assembles a drink step by step. That is why its throughput is expressed as up to 120 drinks per hour depending on the complexity of the recipe; a simple pour and a multi-step preparation are different tasks, and the robot is built to perform both.

The second difference is control. Many automated systems rely on fixed timings or pre-measured portions. Kime v5 watches the glass instead: its artificial vision system measures and controls the amount of liquid served. For an operator, that means consistent measures across a long shift and less product lost to over-pouring, which matters most precisely when the bar is busiest and staff have the least time to check.

Finally, the guest experience is part of the design. A touchscreen interface and integration with mobile apps for ordering and payment let guests place orders directly, while the robot's humanoid form makes the service itself something to watch.

Can Kime work with the bar equipment we already have?

This is often the first practical question, and the answer in the sources is direct: the Kime v5 is compatible with standard bar equipment, such as espresso machines and beer dispensers, through a Plug and Play connection system. In practice, a venue considering the robot does not start from an empty counter; it starts from the coffee machine and taps it already runs. Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth and Ethernet connectivity give integrators options for linking the robot to the venue's network.

The other half of the question is people. The programming of the Kime v5 has been simplified so that staff with no prior robotics experience can use it. Your existing team can therefore operate the robot without specialist engineers on every shift. Which specific machines on your counter are supported is something we confirm with you as part of the quotation.

Who is Macco Robotics Kime for?

The clearest fit is the high-volume venue where demand arrives in waves: sports grounds, concert halls, conference centres and transport hubs, where a few minutes of intense ordering decide whether guests are served or give up. Here a robot rated at up to 120 drinks per hour, depending on the recipe, supports the human team at exactly the moment it is stretched.

Hotel bars, restaurants and cafés form a second group. For them the value lies as much in consistency and reduced waste as in speed, and in a distinctive feature that guests remember. Coffee-led venues will note the compatibility with espresso machines; bars serving draught beer, the compatibility with beer dispensers.

A third group is event organisers and caterers. Although the Kime v5 is a stationary unit, it can be installed on portable platforms for events and temporary deployments, which makes it suitable for trade fairs, festivals and brand activations that move from venue to venue.

The sources name a single current version, the Kime v5, so there is no sibling model to steer between; the choice is whether Kime suits your operation. To compare it with other robotics equipment, browse our Shop.

What is Macco Robotics Kime used for?

1. Peak-hour bar service: supporting staff at stadiums and arenas when queues build at intervals.
2. Coffee preparation: working with a connected espresso machine to serve coffee drinks consistently.
3. Draught beer service: operating alongside beer dispensers to pour with controlled measures.
4. App-based ordering: taking orders and payments through touchscreen or mobile app integration.
5. Events and pop-up bars: installed on a portable platform for fairs, festivals and temporary venues.
6. Hospitality showcases: giving hotels and restaurants a memorable, visible form of service.

Pricing and Availability

The Macco Robotics Kime is supplied on quotation, because each installation depends on the venue, the connected equipment and the ordering setup. Robots Europa prepares a quotation tailored to your project and confirms the technical details the manufacturer has not yet published. Delivery, customs and support are arranged with the quotation. To begin, a request for a quotation is available on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many drinks can the Kime v5 serve per hour?

The Kime v5 can serve up to 120 drinks per hour, depending on the complexity of the recipe.

Do our staff need experience with robots?

No. The programming of the Kime v5 has been simplified so that staff with no prior robotics experience can use it.

How does Kime control the measures it pours?

An artificial vision system, working with a depth camera, measures and controls the amount of liquid served. This keeps drink preparation accurate and reduces waste.

Can the robot be taken to events?

The Kime v5 is a stationary unit, but it can be installed on portable platforms for events and temporary deployments.

Which connectivity does the Kime v5 offer?

It communicates over Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth and Ethernet, and it can integrate with mobile apps for ordering and payment.

What does the robot weigh and what power supply does it need?

The manufacturer has not published the weight, power consumption or operating voltage. Robots Europa confirms these figures with your quotation.

Where can I buy Macco Robotics Kime and what does it cost?

You can buy the Macco Robotics Kime from Robots Europa, which supplies it across the EU and the DACH region. The cost depends on your configuration and is set out in a quotation requested through this page.

Summary

The busiest moments in hospitality expose two shortages at once: not enough hands, and not enough time to measure carefully. The Macco Robotics Kime, built in Seville by a company devoted to hospitality robots, addresses both. Its two arms handle bottles and glasses of different shapes and sizes, its vision system controls each pour, and its Plug and Play connection to standard bar equipment lets it join the counter you already have. With a touchscreen, app integration and simplified programming, it serves guests and supports staff alike, at a fixed bar or on a portable platform at an event. For operators across the EU and the DACH region who want to see how Kime would fit their venue, this page is the starting point.