Kime v5 Launches to Revolutionize Hospitality Robotics
Debuting a Robotic Service Star
Macco Robotics has officially launched the Kime v5, a humanoid robot designed to redefine automated hospitality services. Debuting in late 2025, this innovative robot aims to transform bars, restaurants, and event venues by combining engaging customer interaction with rapid beverage service. Priced competitively to appeal to both large venues and boutique operators, the Kime v5 offers an advanced alternative amid growing labor shortages in the hospitality sector, promising a new era of service efficiency and entertainment.
Beyond Pouring—A New Service Experience
What sets the Kime v5 apart is its charismatic humanoid design paired with precision engineering. Unlike traditional automated dispensers, Kime v5 features dual articulating arms capable of pouring beer in under eight seconds and crafting cocktails within 30 seconds. Its multilingual voice interface and facial recognition personalize guest engagement, while its antimicrobial surfaces ensure hygiene. This combination of speed, charm, and health-conscious design creates a uniquely immersive customer experience rarely seen in service robots.
Engineering Elegance Meets AI Mastery
At the core of Kime v5’s technological leap is its integration of advanced sensors and AI systems. Equipped with RGB-D stereo cameras and 3D LiDAR, it achieves precise spatial awareness and liquid measurement through a sophisticated machine-vision system. The embedded IMU, gyroscope, and force sensors enable smooth, human-like arm movements, while collision-avoidance algorithms and torque-limiting joints guarantee safety. Running on Linux with ROS 2 and Macco’s SDK, the robot supports seamless software updates and integration, ensuring future-proof adaptability.
Hospitality’s Versatile Workhorse
The Kime v5 is already proving its versatility across diverse settings, from bustling airports in Madrid to upscale venues in New York City. Its ability to serve drinks and small trays of up to 5 kg at high speeds makes it ideal for events, retail environments, and automated kiosks. Beyond beverage service, its design supports customer engagement and retail assistance, making it a multifaceted asset for businesses looking to automate without sacrificing guest interaction.
Compact Powerhouse Specifications
Measuring 200 x 60 x 50 cm and weighing 90 kg, the Kime v5 moves with an omnidirectional wheeled base at a brisk 4.3 km/h. It can carry payloads up to 5 kg, ideal for drinks and small trays. Its sensor suite includes RGB-D stereo cameras, 3D LiDAR, proximity sensors, embedded microphones, and a machine-vision system specialized in liquid measurement. Navigation relies on LiDAR combined with SLAM for precise indoor movement. Safety is prioritized with an emergency-stop button, obstacle detection, collision-avoidance algorithms, and torque-limiting joints. The software backbone is Linux-based with ROS 2 core, alongside a proprietary SDK and REST API.
How Kime v5 Measures Up
When compared to peers like Astribot S1, GR-2, MagicBot Z1, and DR02, Kime v5 stands out for its humanoid form factor and fluid arm articulation, delivering a more engaging guest interaction than the often more utilitarian designs of its rivals. Its advanced vision system for liquid measurement and rapid cocktail preparation outpace many competitors. However, the 90 kg weight and somewhat larger footprint may limit deployment in tighter spaces compared to more compact models like MagicBot Z1. Overall, Kime v5 excels in service speed and customer engagement but trades off some mobility and compactness for its sophisticated humanoid design.
Shaping the Future of Service Robots
With Kime v5’s launch, Macco Robotics propels the hospitality industry toward a future where robots not only automate repetitive tasks but also enhance customer experience through personality and precision. As venues face increasing pressure to innovate and staff shortages persist, Kime v5 offers a glimpse of service environments transformed by AI-driven humanoid robots. This new standard of interactive automation signals a broader shift in how businesses balance efficiency, hygiene, and guest satisfaction in an increasingly automated world.
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