AI robot coffee machines deployed in batches in first-tier cities, 24-hour unmanned coffee retail enters large-scale era.
2026.07.02
Unmanned retail has found a new frontier. Recently, multiple brands of AI robot coffee machines have been deployed in batches in first‑tier cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, covering high‑traffic locations such as office buildings, subway stations, and shopping malls. These robotic machines operate 24/7, with an average brewing time of just 45 seconds, and support app‑based ordering and custom flavor adjustments. As technology matures and operational costs decline, 24‑hour unmanned coffee retail has officially moved from pilot to large‑scale deployment, and is expected to rapidly expand to second‑ and third‑tier cities in the next two years.
