A Kazakh developer created an AI barista and secured $150,000 in investments

Kazakh software engineer and entrepreneur Ismail Karankin founded the startup Oli Robotics, which develops a robot barista. The smart assistant for coffee shops is trained on artificial intelligence and prepares complex specialty coffee recipes using professional equipment. The AI barista can not only brew coffee but also interact with customers and independently correct errors. The project attracted $150,000 in investments and was selected as one of the top 30 startups from Central Asian countries for the Silicon Valley Residency Program by Silkroad Innovation Hub.

Oli Robotics is a robot barista that prepares all types of coffee. The robot can create latte art, fully mimicking the skills of a real professional. Professional baristas are involved in training the robot, helping to record perfect coffee preparation samples. Thanks to their involvement, the robot reproduces the process with the highest precision.

A mobile application has been developed for customer interaction, which will remember users' taste preferences and offer their favorite drinks and personalized recipes.

Currently, the Oli Robotics startup is undergoing acceleration through the Silicon Valley Residency Program by Silkroad Innovation Hub, having been selected as one of the top 30 startups from Central Asia.