The Drink Mixer (example project from AY 2014-5)

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by Esteban Gomez (CpE), Van-anh Cao (CpE), Jonathan Lam (CpE), and Buu Truong (EE) [Team #12]
Mentor: Rainer Doemer

 

The Goal: 

The Drink Mixer is intended to shorten the length of wait time for a beverage and create consistent drinks. Lines waiting for the bartender can sometimes be overwhelming when the bar is short on staff, not to mention that the quality of the drinks during rush hour may be inconsistent. This innovative technology will help ease the experience in purchasing a drink that is consistent in quality all the time.

The Idea:

A typical night a bar can be very hectic, with people crowding the counter trying to get the bartender’s attention. The market demands for a machine that can help make a bar experience a better time.
The geographical diagram to the left indicates the average annual wage for a bartender. This shows how much bar owners would need to spend annually on hiring a bartender. The Drink Mixer’s purpose is not to replace all the bartending staff, but it is designed to help take orders and produce it quicker than a human being. With the Drink Mixer, the customers will be satisfied with the service, and the bar wouldn’t need to hire a large staff of bartenders.