Staining the Enclosure of our Robot Bar
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Staining the Enclosure of our Robot Bar

With the enclosure finalized for the SirMixABot robot bar it is time to customize. Working with durable, easy to handle materials makes this process simple. Whether you choose birch or MDF (medium density fiberboard) for your personal automated bartender, both are easy to work with. After considering stains, varnishes, and a variety of paints, it...

Posted by December 21, 2017January 4, 2018
SirMixABot vs. the Cocktail Maker Competition
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SirMixABot vs. the Cocktail Maker Competition

In the quest for the ultimate cocktail maker there is lot of interest and valuable findings.  However, a closer look at the competition reveals there are not actually that many players in the arena.  The range includes everything from one-off home builds to massive business’ focused products.  In-between are some robotic bar choices aimed at...

Posted by November 25, 2017January 4, 2018
Making the Enclosure with a Laser Cutting Machine
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Making the Enclosure with a Laser Cutting Machine

During our manufacturing process we discussed many options for constructing the frame.  After many considerations, it was decided that a laser cutting machine is the best resource to utilize.  Making a frame for our robot bartender had to be scalable and affordable, while maintaining good aesthetics, strength, and durability.  The decision to use laser cut...

Posted by November 23, 2017January 4, 2018
Mechanical Bartenders for Hire
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Mechanical Bartenders for Hire

There are a lot of devices designed to make your drink preparations easier.  Instead of enlisting a real person, we consider mechanical bartenders for hire.  It can be a simple device like a liquor bottle pourer, or an advanced cocktail mixer machine to take all the work off your hands.  Depending on your needs, look...

Posted by November 22, 2017January 4, 2018
Robot Bartender To Mix Your Cocktails
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Robot Bartender To Mix Your Cocktails

A robot bartender sounds like something out of the Jetsons to some.  But the future is now, and there are plenty of ways to get your mechanical mixing on.  There are a handful of automated bartenders already in use, built for both entertainment or utilitarian purposes.  Some are homemade projects using household items.  Others are...

Posted by November 3, 2017January 4, 2018