UNSW Delegation Visits COFE+ Robotic Café in Shanghai
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SYDNEY, Sept. 15, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- A delegation from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) recently visited Shanghai Hi-Dolphin Robot Technology Co., Ltd., to explore the development and commercialization of the company’s 7th-generation robotic café, COFE+. The visit aimed to identify potential applications for COFE+ robotic cafés on university campuses, providing students and faculty with convenient, 24/7 access to freshly prepared beverages.
COFE+ has evolved through seven generations of technology development, integrating proprietary robotics, AI-powered process control, and automated beverage preparation into a compact commercial platform. Its latest generation supports more than 300 beverages across eight categories, offering thousands of customizable taste parameters, automated latte art, and edible 3D foam printing for personalized images, logos, and text. The robotic café is powered by a six-axis robotic arm and an AI-driven "smart store brain," which digitally controls key beverage-making variables, including extraction pressure, water temperature, grinding, and ingredient ratios. The platform is designed to deliver consistent beverages through autonomous beverage service with minimal on-site support.
Shanghai Hi-Dolphin Robot Technology Co., Ltd. has expanded across more than 70 countries and five continents, with deployments in hundreds of cities and thousands of commercial locations. The company has developed over 120 international patents and 1,200 proprietary technical know-how assets. According to the company, COFE+ aims to advance AI-powered robotic cafés and transform how beverages are prepared, delivered, and experienced.
Dr. Han Feizi, founder of Shanghai Hi-Dolphin Robot Technology Co., Ltd., emphasized the company's vision to make high-quality products more accessible and to let intelligent robots handle repetitive tasks, creating a more efficient, convenient, and human-centered future.
The UNSW visit highlights growing connections between Chinese robotics innovation and global academic and commercial ecosystems. As AI and embodied intelligence move into real-world service environments, COFE+ aims to advance AI-powered robotic cafés and transform how beverages are prepared, delivered, and experienced.
The 7th-generation COFE+ robotic café is a testament to the company's commitment to innovation and the future of automated coffee retail. With its advanced technology and extensive global presence, COFE+ continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in the coffee industry.