World's first AI bar opens in London - and makes queuing for a pint much easier

Author: Shivali Best

The bar, called 5cc Harrild & Sons, has enlisted the help of an artificial intelligence system to help the bartenders.

It’s a struggle that many thirsty drinkers have experienced, but the days of having to elbow your way to the bar are a thing of the past at one London bar.

The bar, called 5cc Harrild & Sons, has enlisted the help of an artificial intelligence system to help the bartenders.

The AI bar uses a facial recognition system developed by DataSparQ, that puts customers in an ‘intelligently virtual’ queue.

This ensures customers get their hands on a drink based on the order they arrived, and not based on who has the sharpest elbows.

John Wyllie, Managing Director at DataSparQ, said: “Queuing is a part of British life that we all have to endure – but we wanted to do something to improve the experience.
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