Robotics

National Merchants Association debuts robot server

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July 19, 2023

National Merchants Association, a provider of payments services and self-serve kiosks, has introduced its Matradee L, a robot server and food runner under its Lola product line, according to a press release.

Matradee L offers the following features:

• Obstacle avoidance: Lidar and AI camera technology allows the Matradee L to avoid obstacles and move around in-the-way objects.
• Multi-robot functioning: The Matradee L can work seamlessly with other Matradee Ls.
• Advertising: Matradee L's main screen can be used to display custom videos, pictures and audio to advertise promotions or specials.
• Adjustable trays: The Matradee L has three to four adjustable trays that can hold a total of 22 pounds. On average, the Matradee L makes 50 to 150 trips per day, which with the three trays is equivalent to 150 to 450 human trips.

"As more businesses struggle with labor shortages, inflation and a rising consumer demand for modernization, robots and automation technology continue to be the way of the future," Heather Altepeter, CEO of National Merchants Association, said in the press release. "We're proud to be at the forefront of this pioneering technology, moving the needle in widespread human adoption of robot servers like Lola Matradee L."

The Lola product line also includes Kiosk 210, Station 500 and Point, all available at no upfront cost to merchants.