A pop-up cafe and bar called Ratio was recently set up at the K11 Shopping Art Center in Shanghai.

The first of its kind in the country, the highlight of the place is the Italian-made robotic arm that makes coffee and cocktails.

Customers place their orders by scanning a QR code and accessing Ratio's digital menu.

The robotic arm requires between 40 to 50 seconds to complete a coffee order. The employees at the store then garnish the drink if necessary before presenting it to the customer.

While the pop-up store will run until Aug 2, Ratio will be opening its first store in the Raffles City Shopping Center at the People's Square in Shanghai later this month.

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