Poley.me

Poley.me, operating under the legal entity Incredible Machines sp. z o.o., is a Polish robotics firm specializing in the automation of beverage service. The company was established in 2019 by a group of engineering friends and graduates from Wrocław University of Technology: Dawid Kościółek, Daniel Wieczorek, Michał Szarek, and Kamil Paśko. Their shared background in automation, mechanical engineering, and software development directly informed the creation of their core product. The founding idea emerged from a personal experience of waiting in long queues for drinks, leading them to develop a machine-based solution to automate repetitive bar tasks.

The company designs, builds, and commercializes autonomous robotic bars that manage the entire beverage service process. This includes taking customer orders, processing payments, and then mixing, pouring, and dispensing the final drink along with a receipt. The system is engineered to serve the catering and event industries, targeting high-traffic venues like clubs, stadiums, and event spaces where speed and efficiency are critical for revenue generation. Poley.me operates on a Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) subscription model, offering its fully functional bar units to businesses, which provides a recurring revenue stream.

The core product is an autonomous machine capable of preparing and serving up to 120 drinks per hour, with a single beverage ready in as little as 27 seconds. This significantly increases the service capacity of a venue and reduces customer wait times. Customers can place orders via a dedicated mobile application or directly at the machine. Key features include 24/7 operational readiness, precision in ingredient measurement which ensures drink consistency and reduces waste, and an automated keg replacement system that allows for extended, unassisted operation. The company develops most of its main components, including hardware and software, in-house. A significant milestone was achieved in 2021 when the company secured PLN 1 million in pre-seed funding from the Unfold.vc fund, which later increased its investment, enabling the first commercial deployment and further product development.

Keywords: Robot-as-a-Service, RaaS, automated bartending, beverage automation, robotic bar, DrinkTech, hospitality robotics, event technology, food service automation, automated cocktail maker, high-volume beverage service, self-service bar, Daniel Wieczorek, Dawid Kościółek, Michał Szarek, Kamil Paśko, Incredible Machines, Unfold.vc, catering technology, stadium concessions, bar efficiency, queue reduction, mobile order and pay, point of sale automation, Wrocław startup