Dice Cream Robotics
Serving more delight than humanly possible.
Did you know that the average American consumes approximately 20 pounds of ice cream annually, equivalent to about 4 gallons? With the ice cream industry valued at $81.8 billion and projected to reach $114.7 billion by 2030, we are confident of this market opportunity.
Welcome to Dice Cream Robotics: Ice Cream. Innovated.
Dice Cream is an autonomous ice cream parlor prototype for a 2024 launch. It blends the best of ice cream with cutting-edge robotics. Our mission is to redefine the food automation landscape by strategically managing costs and simplifying operations. By minimizing labor and eliminating traditional brick-and-mortar complexities, we aim to offer a cost-effective entry point into the food automation space.
Unlimit Ventures’ Contribution
Concept development from topic (“Ice-Cream Robotics”) to semi-functional prototype
Industrial design aligned with ideal customer profile and brand mission & values
Robot arm selection, integration and path planning
Custom robot arm end-effector
Path following firmware development
Subsystem concept development
Topping dispensing
Automated pickup stations
Ice-cream scooping
Aesthetic lighting
Rapid prototype build and testing
3D prints, custom woodworking, weldment structures, vinyl wrap.
Unlimit Ventures' involvement with Dice Cream Robotics was focused on supporting their product development and rapid prototyping from mid-2023 to mid-2024. For more information about Dice Cream Robotics, please visit https://www.thedicecream.com/
Key Features
Robot Arm Integration: Robot arms work alongside multiple robotic “minions” within our segmented station (ice cream, toppings, delivery), ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
Efficient Scoop Delivery: Efficiently deliver scoops of 12 flavors to customers in record time. The entire process, from order placement to final delivery, takes as little as 40 seconds, guaranteeing a fast and convenient experience.
Simultaneous Order Processing: Capability to process many orders simultaneously, increasing throughput during peak hours.
High Capacity: Designed to serve over 500 customers before restocking, ensuring uninterrupted service and minimal downtime.
Minimal Maintenance: Minimized maintenance requirements, allowing for smooth and high-volume operations without the need for frequent interruptions or repairs.
