Mika, a dedicated OriHime pilot who has worked with members of OryLab Inc. since 2018, was once a barista at a renowned cof fee shop. Her passion for cof fee led her to compete in barista competitions, where she excelled. However, she began to experience a loss of strength in her arms, which culminated in an incident where she dropped a cup. This event was a precursor to her diagnosis with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), ultimately ending her career as a barista.

Despite this setback, Mika harbored a fervent wish: to serve coffee to customers with her own hands once again. Working alongside Sae, another pilot with barista expertise, and in collaboration with Kawada Technologies Inc. and OryLab Inc., they engaged in extensive discussions and experiments. As a result, the "Tele-Barista" was born. This innovative system pairs an OriHime with a factory robot, NEXTAGE, enabling the remote brewing and serving of coffee.

In an era where fully automated coffee vending machines are widespread, our focus is on the unique value of "a cup of coffee specially crafted by someone for you"—in other words, "the trail of someone's act for you." The reality is that we all age and our physical capabilities diminish over time. Tasks that are easy for us now may become challenging or impossible one day.

Nevertheless, our goal is to continue creating and offering handmade items for our loved ones despite difficulties. Through the Tele-Barista, we hope to convey these heartfelt values and invite you to savor a cup of coffee made with our utmost care and affection.

NEXTAGE is a registered trademark of Kawada Robotics Corporation.