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Delhi Airport Debuts Robotic Café Serving Coffee in Under Three Minutes
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 20 Oct 2026, 05:46 PM
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Indira Gandhi International Airport has opened a fully automated café where a robot prepares coffee in less than three minutes, eliminating the need for a barista.
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport has introduced a new robotic café that prepares coffee without human intervention. The automated system can serve a cup of coffee in under three minutes, aiming to speed up service for travelers and reduce queue times.
The robot handles the entire brewing process, from grinding beans to dispensing the final drink, removing the reliance on a barista. Airport officials said the move aligns with broader efforts to incorporate technology for smoother passenger experiences.
While the café operates on a self-service model, staff remain on hand to assist with payments and maintenance of the equipment. The initiative reflects a growing trend of automation in public spaces across India.
Travelers at the airport can now enjoy a quick coffee break without waiting for a human attendant, potentially setting a precedent for similar installations at other Indian airports.
The Economic Times reported the launch, highlighting the café as a showcase of how robotics can enhance convenience in high‑traffic venues.
The robot handles the entire brewing process, from grinding beans to dispensing the final drink, removing the reliance on a barista. Airport officials said the move aligns with broader efforts to incorporate technology for smoother passenger experiences.
While the café operates on a self-service model, staff remain on hand to assist with payments and maintenance of the equipment. The initiative reflects a growing trend of automation in public spaces across India.
Travelers at the airport can now enjoy a quick coffee break without waiting for a human attendant, potentially setting a precedent for similar installations at other Indian airports.
The Economic Times reported the launch, highlighting the café as a showcase of how robotics can enhance convenience in high‑traffic venues.