YANU Bartending Robot at Estonia Expo2020 Pavilion Revolutionizing the Hospitality Industry
Channel: Charbax
Date: 2023-11-20

Interview with Alan Adojaann, CEO of https://yanu.ai/ filmed at the Estonia Pavilion at the Dubai World @theExpoCityDubai #expo2020 

YANU, the Estonian bartending robot showcased at Expo 2020 Pavilion, is a revolutionary, fully automatic, and highly communicative robot bartender that promises to address staffing challenges in the hospitality industry. Alan, the CEO of YANU, created this concept after years of managing nightclubs, bars, and restaurants, where staff shortages were a recurring issue. YANU aims to change the game by providing rapid service, even engaging in conversations with customers.

The robot bartender offers a wide selection of drinks, from sparkling water to various cocktails. Payment is seamless, as customers can use physical cards or mobile phones to complete transactions. The entire process, from ordering to drink delivery, typically takes around 30 seconds. YANU boasts the capacity to serve 1,000 different drinks and glasses.

The business potential for YANU is diverse, spanning airports, bars, restaurants, nightclubs, event marketing venues, and sports arenas. They are even in discussions with the government and hotels in Dubai. YANU's value proposition revolves around the substantial cost savings on bartender salaries. If a venue sells 100 drinks daily, it can recoup the machine's cost in just under two years, making it a worthwhile investment.

YANU offers a concession model where they provide the machine for free and share the revenue, mitigating financial risks for potential partners. The robot bartender can host up to 45 different drink options, with owners having the freedom to customize the selection, including alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages.

One standout feature of YANU is its ability to address congestion in busy bars. It integrates an app that allows customers to order drinks and receive a unique code for pickup, ensuring swift service. The robot can handle multiple orders simultaneously, making it more efficient than traditional human bartenders. It's important to note that YANU's service is remarkably quick, typically delivering a drink within 30-60 seconds.

Currently, YANU is in the prototype stage, with plans to enter mass production in 2022. Their primary target markets are Europe, especially Estonia, and the Gulf region, with a growing interest from tech-savvy countries like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Oman. Expanding into the American market is on the horizon, but it requires overcoming licensing and regulatory hurdles.

YANU is taking regulatory compliance seriously by implementing a three-layer system to prevent underage individuals from accessing alcoholic drinks. This system involves age verification through the payment card, identification app scanning, and other security measures. YANU's unique design, inspired by science fiction, aims to make the robot bartender a digital entity with a sleek and compact round shape. Unlike traditional bars, YANU is mobile and can be easily relocated, making it a flexible solution.

Lastly, the perception that customers prefer human interaction with bartenders is challenged by YANU's practical focus on efficiency. In busy venues, the speed and consistency of service take precedence over conversation. The YANU robot bartender's ultimate goal is to streamline service, providing customers with their preferred drinks in record time. The customization of drinks is possible, but the best results often come from allowing professionals to design the recipes for optimal taste.

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