An ice cream robot: a cone handed over by a robot
A robot arm takes a cone, fills it from the ice cream machine and hands it to the customer. Children and adults stop, film it and come back. For shopping centres, amusement parks, festivals and company events.
What you need on site
- Floor space depending on the machine (coffee kiosk about 1.5 × 1.5 m)
- 230 V socket (coffee kiosk 3 kW)
- Water from a mains connection or a tank, waste into a container
- Internet for orders and payments
- An indoor or covered space — the machines are not for rain
Where an ice cream robot works
Shopping centres
A stand that brings families to your part of the centre.
Festivals and amusement parks
A queue that advertises itself.
Company and family events
A children’s day, a company picnic or a store opening.
Hotels and resorts
Ice cream by the pool or on the terrace without a server.
How it works
Order
The customer orders and pays, for example via a QR code.
Filling
The robot takes a cone and fills it from the ice cream machine.
Hand-over
The robot hands the cone to the customer. At the 2026 Canton Fair the whole process took about 40 seconds according to an event report.
How to get an ice cream robot
For an event or trade fair — short-term rental
- We bring the robot, set it up and run it for the whole event
- For company events, trade fairs, store openings and festivals
- Cups, optionally with your logo or an event menu
For your premises — long-term rental
- The machine stays with you for months, with installation, training and service
- Runs without permanent staff; ingredients refilled as agreed
- A trial period first, then you decide
Purchase — on request
- Delivery from the manufacturer, installation and training
- Warranty and service under the manufacturer’s terms
- Price and delivery time confirmed in the offer
What you need on site
- Floor space depending on the machine (coffee kiosk about 1.5 × 1.5 m)
- 230 V socket (coffee kiosk 3 kW)
- Water from a mains connection or a tank, waste into a container
- Internet for orders and payments
- An indoor or covered space — the machines are not for rain
Frequently asked questions
What ice cream does the robot serve?
Soft-serve from an ice cream machine. We agree the machine and the mix for your venue.
Can the robot handle a festival queue?
One cone takes about 40 seconds according to trade fair reports. For a large event we recommend calculating the output in advance, possibly with two stands.
Does someone have to stay with the robot?
In your premises only for refilling and cleaning. At events our team member is with the robot.
Can we try the robot?
Yes, ideally with a rental for an event or a trial period.
Manufacturer specifications
| Robot | DOBOT CR3 collaborative arm |
|---|---|
| Payload | 3 kg |
| Reach | under 800 mm |
| Operation | up to 24 hours a day |
| Programming | graphical, hand-guided teaching |
Specifications
- Robot: DOBOT CR3 collaborative arm
- Payload: 3 kg
- Reach: under 800 mm
- Operation: up to 24 hours a day
- Programming: graphical, hand-guided teaching
Want an ice cream robot?
Tell us where and for how long — we will send a tailored offer.
Why an ice cream robot
- A family attraction: Ice cream from a robot is an experience children want to repeat.
- No permanent staff: It covers long opening hours; you refill the mix and cones.
- Hygienic serving: Nobody hands the ice cream over by hand.
- Small footprint: According to the manufacturer the CR3 arm has a reach under 800 mm and fits a small stand.
Humanoid robot rental with our own operators for events across Europe, ROBOTio Academy programmes and help with buying a robot.
Contact
Email: info@robotio.cz
Phone: +420 608 486 486