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Coffee by robot at MWC19

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Source: KT. Visitors watch the 5G-powered AI robot cafe b;eat2E in action. The cafe was co-developed by KT and Dal.Komm Coffee, and went live at MWC 2019. KT Corporation and Dal.Komm Coffee, Korea's first robot cafĂ© franchise, showcased b;eat 2nd Evolution (b;eat2E), the second generation of the AI robot cafe at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 last week.  "We will continue to apply our GiGA Genie solution to a variety of businesses and develop more convenient and innovative services," said Kim Chae Hee, head of KT's AI business.  B;eat2E , which is backed by KT's 5G network, uses a robot arm that autonomously provides 47 tailored drinks. This is an example of how 5G could change our lives. The second-generation smart robot barista, supported by KT's AI solution, GiGA Genie, can communicate directly with customers, take voice orders, recommend drinks, answer questions and even wave at passers-by.  In contrast, Dal.Komm's original b;eat c...