TapAI

TapAI is a table-side AI ordering assistant for cafés and restaurants. Guests browse the menu, ask questions and place orders by voice or touch, without waiting for staff, while a friendly, expressive character keeps the experience human.

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Scope
0 → 1
Industry
Food & Beverage
Year
2025

Challenge

At busy venues, guests wait to order and staff spend their time running between tables. We designed a small device that lives on every table and handles ordering end to end, so the team can focus on service.

Setup in Seconds

Venues set up each device in under a minute: pick a language, scan a QR code to sign in and the table is ready. Clear, single-step screens keep onboarding effortless for staff.

A Character, Not a Kiosk

Instead of a cold kiosk screen, TapAI has a face. Simple, expressive eyes react while listening, talking and confirming orders, making voice ordering feel natural and approachable.

Ordering, Simplified

Large categories, a persistent cart and the table number always in view keep the menu easy to navigate by touch, from a quick coffee to a full order for the whole table.

Always On Brand

Even while the device boots or installs an update, the TapAI mark stays front and centre, so the brand is present in every state of the experience.

A Dashboard for the Venue

Behind every table sits a web dashboard for owners and managers. Today’s sales, new, in-progress and cancelled orders are visible at a glance across every branch, with a quick path into detailed reports.