A cabinet includes a cabinet base and a countertop. The countertop includes a top surface having a bar section opening. A bar section is slidably positioned within the bar section opening. The bar section has an upper portion and a lower portion. The lower portion is configured to contain a plurality of beverage containers. The upper portion includes an outer perimeter that is larger than a perimeter of the bar section opening. A lift mechanism is mounted inside of the cabinet base and supports the bar section. The lift mechanism is operable to move the bar section from a fully extended position to a fully retracted position. In the fully extended position, the bar section extends above the top surface such that the beverage containers are accessible to a user. In the fully retracted position, the lower portion is retracted below the top surface and the upper portion extends above the top surface.

A cabinet includes a cabinet base and a countertop. The countertop includes a top surface having a bar section opening. A bar section is slidably positioned within the bar section opening. The bar section has an upper portion and a lower portion. The lower portion is configured to contain a plurality of beverage containers. The upper portion includes an outer perimeter that is larger than a perimeter of the bar section opening. A lift mechanism is mounted inside of the cabinet base and supports the bar section. The lift mechanism is operable to move the bar section from a fully extended position to a fully retracted position. In the fully extended position, the bar section extends above the top surface such that the beverage containers are accessible to a user. In the fully retracted position, the lower portion is retracted below the top surface and the upper portion extends above the top surface.

A drying appliance including a drying rack and a rapidly drying absorptive drain tray assembly. Such embodiments further include adaptable and interchangeable accessories for selectable placement and scaling of the size, amount and placement of features for managing the capacity and location of the drying accessories. The drain tray includes an absorptive base. The absorptive base instantly wicks, absorbs, and evaporates water away from the drying kitchenware to lower relative humidity and to prevent mold and bacteria from growing thereon. The drying rack can include a built-in cutting board holder that provides extra space for pots, pans, and bowls. The drying rack can include modern durable steel rails that can be customized for each person's particular needs. The legs of the drying rack can support the absorptive drain tray above the surface of a counter allowing for 360 degree evaporation.

A system and method for a rack. The rack has at least one shelf which has at least two longitudinal rails. The rails each have an upper end and a lower end. The upper end is coupled to a mount. The longitudinal rails are separated by a void and are further coupled to a lip at the end. The longitudinal rails are angled relative to said mount at an angle less than 90 degrees. In one vertical rack, the mount is sandwiched between a base support and a neck support, with each support having a void to receive a bottle.

A system and method for perceiving a dish, planning its handling, and controlling its motion, comprising: capturing at least one image of a region disposed to comprise said dish using at least one camera; classifying said image using a dish detection model to determine the presence of a dish; classifying said image using a dish identification model to determine the type of said dish; estimating the position and orientation of said dish using a dish localization model; picking up, holding, or dropping off said dish securely using said type, position, and orientation of said dish with a robotic arm, whereby said dish is detected, identified, and localized to securely move it from one location to another.

A system and method for perceiving a dish, planning its handling, and controlling its motion, comprising: capturing at least one image of a region disposed to comprise said dish using at least one camera; classifying said image using a dish detection model to determine the presence of a dish; classifying said image using a dish identification model to determine the type of said dish; estimating the position and orientation of said dish using a dish localization model; picking up, holding, or dropping off said dish securely using said type, position, and orientation of said dish with a robotic arm, whereby said dish is detected, identified, and localized to securely move it from one location to another.

A system and method for a rack. The rack has two ends. Each end has a mount which is coupled to an extender, and a support which is coupled to the extender. The first end has a base support and a base contour, whereas the second end has a neck support and a neck contour. The neck contour is at a higher elevation than the base contour. Each end of the rack is integrally made. A bottle, such as a wine bottle, can be inserted into the support to be securely stored and displayed.

A universal accessible kitchenette holder and dispensing unit configured to be setup in a horizontal serving surface to provide easy access by disabled and non-disabled to various items commonly used in a lunch room or kitchenette, such as plates, cups, napkins, utensils, small food items and packaged condiments, and etc. Each unit includes two L-shaped outer side walls, a lower tier front wall, a bottom panel, a rear wall, and an upper tier front wall. An intermediate floor panel may be disposed between the two side walls dividing the unit into a lower tier and an upper tier. Each tier is divided into one or more bins by dividing walls. Extending forward from each front wall are optional extensions. Also formed on the front wall of the lower and upper tiers are optional tactile indicators used by visually handicapped individuals to identify the contents in the bins directly behind the front wall.

A universal accessible kitchenette holder and dispensing unit configured to be setup in a horizontal serving surface to provide easy access by disabled and non-disabled to various items commonly used in a lunch room or kitchenette, such as plates, cups, napkins, utensils, small food items and packaged condiments, and etc. Each unit includes two L-shaped outer side walls, a lower tier front wall, a bottom panel, a rear wall, and an upper tier front wall. An intermediate floor panel may be disposed between the two side walls dividing the unit into a lower tier and an upper tier. Each tier is divided into one or more bins by dividing walls. Extending forward from each front wall are optional extensions. Also formed on the front wall of the lower and upper tiers are optional tactile indicators used by visually handicapped individuals to identify the contents in the bins directly behind the front wall.

Systems and methods of using a wine glass drying assembly. The wine glass drying rack assembly includes a tray with a bottom, sides, and a vertical lock. The wine glass drying rack assembly further includes a support with a locking element, stems and a top extending between the stems, where the support is coupled to the vertical lock via the locking element and where the support is rotatable about the vertical lock of the tray. The wine glass assembly also includes a rack with two wine glass supports, where the two wine glass supports define a slot for receiving wine glasses, where the rack is coupled to the top of the support via loops and where the rack is rotatable about the top of the support.