Innovations in modern vending machines are incredibly diverse, and since many seem far fetched, most people won't believe they exist. To prove it, this slideshow clusters some of the most interesting vending machine concepts created in recent years. They offer highly convenient 24/7 service and are too astonishing to miss.
Although we don't typically see these innovations in our day to day lives, vending machines have come a long way from simply vending pop for a dollar (or is $2 now?) they're beginning to pop up in certain regions that would benefit from niche machines, or in metropolitan cores that pride themselves on being on the cutting edge, it might actually not be too long before high tech vending machines make their way into the mainstream.
42 Amazing Vending Machines
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Soccer Ball Vending Machine
Nike Joga3 in NYC
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Bicycle Vending Machine
BikeDispenser.com
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Beauty Vending
Hair Straightener Vending Machine
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Mobile Phone Vending Machine
The ‘Quickphone' Kiosk
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Used Underwear Vending Machines
In Japan, Everything Goes
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Bizarre Vending Machines
Ice Cream Made Cooler With the Moobella Robotic
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Art Vending Machines
The Art-O-Mat
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Hot Food Vending Machines
Automatic Satisfaction Back in NYC
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Simplifying Donations
Charity Vending Machines
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Innovative Idea Vending
The Funball Machine
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Nail Art Vending Machines
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Marijuana Via Fingerprint
So Cal Vending Machines Sell Pot
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Auto Vending Machine
Smart Idea
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Urban Camoflouge
Vending Machine Disguise
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Massive Vending Machine
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Magazine Vending Machine
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Vending Machines As Secret Entrances
Hidden “Bodega” Shop in Boston
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Pizza Vending Machines
The Wonderpizza of Italy Kiosk
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Boyfriend Vending Machines
Push a Button, Get a Date
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Solar-Powered Vending Machines
Golf Balls & Drinks
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iPod Vending in Department Stores
eSpot at Macy's
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Luxury Coffee Vending Machines
Starbucks Hot Drink Machines
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Free Drink Vending Machines
Pay By Watching Commercials
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WaterWerkz Vending Machines Mix Drinks On The Fly
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Vending Machines That Break Things
Smashing Way to Release Anger
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Sun Screen Vending Machine
No More Rub Downs on the Beach
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Vending By Mood
Sadness Gets More Ice Cream
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Harrassvertising
Coke Bots Attack When You Buy Other Brands
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Birds As Slaves
Vending Machine Trains Crows To Make You Rich
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Vending Machine Roulette
Put in Your Money and Take Your Chances
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Shoe Vending
Onitsuka Tiger's Sneaker Vending Machine
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Vending Machine for Prescription Drugs
InstyMeds
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Free Clothes From Human Vending Machines
Uniqlo Heat Tech Innerwear Campaign
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Human Vending Machine
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Passive Aggressive Entertainment
Vending Machines That Smash China
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Wine Vending Machines
The Skybar
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Urban Robots Go Viral in Japan
Vending Machine RED
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Condom Machines for Kids
Vending Machines In Brazilian Schools
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Magazine Images as Fake IDs
Face-Recognition Vending Machines Fail
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Vending Machines as an Art Medium
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ID Via Wrinkle Detection
Japanese Cigarette Vending (UPDATE)
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Bicycle Parts Vending Machines
Trek Stop Tune Ups
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Sports Car-Inspired Coffee Machines
The Conceptual Porsche Design nair Coffee Machine is Elegant
Immersive Holographic Projectors
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Projector-Equipped Handheld Gaming Consoles
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Posh Pill-Shaped Smartphones
The Nokia Infinity Pro Concept Has an Elegant Form and Function
Park Maintenance Service Robots
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Automated Chai Tea Makers
The Dostea Tea Machine Crafts Authentic Refreshments
Steampunk Aesthetic Espresso Makers
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Autonomous Vehicle Coffee Makers
The 'DOTS' Vehicle Coffee Machine by Junseo Oh is Compact
LED Can Concepts
The Pepsi Smart Can Has a Flexible HD Display & Sound System
Autonomous Micro Markets
Micromart Features Digital Price Tags & AI Product Recognition Sensors
Coffee Pod-Making Gadgets
The Xpod Coffee Pod Maker Features a Built-In Grinder in the System
Collaboration Coffee Capsule Machines
The Drip Pod Youbi Can Be Customized via an App
Multifunctional Beverage Carriers
The Conceptual 'ThermoBag' Drink Carrier is All-in-One
Underwater Vending Machines
Airheads' First-of-Its-Kind Vending Machine Takes Fun Instead of Cash
AI-Powered Bakery Pop-Ups
The Betty Crocker Dream Bake Studio Beats "Baker's Block" with AI
AI-Powered Payment Systems
Mashgin Introduces a New AI-Powered Checkout System with Verifone
Robotic Beverage-Crafting Baristas
The Sidework Dispenser Develops a Multitude of Complex Drinks
AI-Powered Healthcare Pods
CarePods are the World's First Artificial Intelligence Doctor's Offices
State-of-the-Art Retail Fragrance Dispensers
iRomaScents Enhances the Retail Experience with Tech
Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts
The Nokia N90 by Viet Doan Duc Reimagines a Vintage Design
Intuitive Self-Service Order Kiosks
The GoTab Self-Ordering Kiosks Support Quick Service and More
Branded Automated Pizza Kiosks
The DiGiorno Pizza Vending Machine Offers a Fresh Pie in Minutes
Shapeshifting Restaurant Robots
The Conceptual Rotating Table Service Robot is Efficient
Pocket Computer Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 16S Concept Reimagines the Aesthetic of the Device
Ice-Free Frozen Drink Machines
The Inoviva Slushie Machine Has Five Modes to Choose From
AI Beer Vending Machines
Panhead Custom Ales Created a Machine That Gives Beer to Guitarists
Hug-Activated Marketing Machines
UNIQLO France and The Pull Launch the Hug to Unlock Ad
Sliding Microwave Designs
The NEVO Microwave Oven is Unique and Innovative
In-Store Beauty Sampling Kiosks
Ulta Beauty and SOS are Partnering to Promote Product Discovery
BYO Bottle Drink Stations
The Refilled Refiller Stations Eliminate Single-Use Packaging
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
Vibrant Snack Packaging Designs
Cooper Street Snacks Has Unveiled a New Packaging Design
High-Tech Ice Cream Protectors
Tillamook iScreen Uses Lenticular Lens Tech to Make Pints Disappear
Flash Freezing Machines
UFrost Transforms Food & Beverage Ingredients with Rapid Freezing Tech
Efficient Multi-Functional Coffee Makers
Mr. Coffee Debuts a Four-in-One Coffee Machine
Customizable Sauce Machine Launches
BurgerFi Debuted the HEINZ REMIX System in Florida
AI-Powered Recycling Systems
The Conceptual 'Binko' Recycling Machine Automates Sorting
Heat-Sensitive Vending Machines
Sprite's Vending Machine Drops a Drink When Temperatures Rise
Pager-Inspired Power Banks
The Conceptual Beeper Power Bank by PTPC is Vintage-Modern
Sophisticated Espresso Units
KitchenAid Debuts Its New Espresso Collection Featuring Four Machines
Ice Cream Sandwich Pop-Ups
Chips Ahoy! Pop-Up to Serve Free Ice Cream in NYC
Autonomous Coffee Stations
Costa Coffee is Introducing an Autonomous Store System for Coffee Prep
Centrifugal Coffee Brewers
Spinn 2 Redefines At-Home Espresso, Coffee & Cold Brew
Protein Beverage Pop-Ups
Premier Protein will Host a Proffee Pop-Up at Toronto's Union Station
Frozen Cocktail Tubes
24 ICE's Frozen Cocktails Offer a Convenience Way to Consume Cocktails
AI-Augmented Retail Checkouts
This Checkout Solution Helps Prevent Theft and Scanning Errors
Contactless Control Espresso Makers
The Meraki Espresso Machine Features CoffeeSense Technology
Automated Espresso Machines
Bosch's New Line of Machines is Designed for Coffee Enthusiasts
Portable Digitized Coffee Brewers
The 'Brewster' Coffee Machine Supports Precision Brewing
Efficient AI Washing Machines
The Samsung BESPOKE AI™ Washer Offers 55% More Energy Efficiency
Computer-Vision Self-Service Kiosks
Toshiba's Vision Kiosk Identifies Items Without Barcodes
Stealthy Drip Coffee Machines
Fellow Introduces its New Aiden Coffee Brewer Machine
At-Home Coffee Pod Makers
The Xpod Coffee Pod Maker Offers an Alternative to Disposables
Portable Ice Maker Coolers
The Euhomy Electric Cooler and Ice Maker is Feature-Rich
Drink-Shaped Gaming Devices
7-Eleven is Giving Fans the Chance to Win a Slurpee-Shaped Tetris Game
Insulated Video Game Tumblers
The Super Mario Tumbler Book is Arriving at 7-Eleven Japan
Window-Cleaning Robots
Winbot W2 Will Leave Your Windows Spotless
Compact Washer-Dryer Robots
Eureka's All-in-One Household Solution Features a Robot Vacuum
Washing Machine-Inspired Speaker Concepts
Hari 3D Designs a Speaker Resembling a Home Appliance
Pumpkin-Inspired Caffeine Drinks
7-Eleven Debuts It's New Pumpkin Spice Beverages
Ultrasonic At-Home Beer Dispensers
The Guinness MicroDraught 2.0 Elevates Beer Drinking
Interactive Autonomous Delivery Vehicles
The Conceptual ROBO A2Z Delivery Vehicle is Advanced
Energy Efficient Home Appliances
LG Electronics Canada Debuts Its New Home Appliance Lineup
Modern Stovetop Popcorn Makers
The Popsmith Popper Reimagines the Popcorn-Making Experience
Future-Proof POS Systems
Metcalfe's Market is Expanding Toshiba Self Checkout System 7 Solutions
80s-Inspired 16-Bit Display Devices
Ahmed Esmael Designs a New Range of Retro Device Concepts
AI-Powered Washing Machines
The GO One Touch Washing Machine by Ayberk Kole Simplifies Laundry
Digital Currency Piggy Banks
This 'Smart Piggy' Bank Concept Upgrades a Classic
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Chilled Soda Makers
Glacier Fresh's Sparkin Cold Soda Maker Has an Advanced Cooling System
Smart Bottle Openers
Wecheer's Smart Bottle Opener Tracks Valuable Insights in Real-Time
Customizable Beverage Systems
The Ninja Thirsti Drink System Makes Flavorful Beverages at Home
On-Demand Retail Pineapple Slicers
The iSqueeze Isla Pineapple Slicing Machine is Self-Serve
Jelly Tint Arcade Pop-Ups
MILK MAKEUP will Offer an Experiential Claw Machine Event in NYC
Versatile Automatic Coffee Machines
The 'QuBe' Machine Offers Varied & Noise-Free Coffee Beverages
Foldable Gaming Consoles
This Game Boy Flip Concept Pushes the Boundaries of Handheld Gadgets
Self-Service Retail Smoothie Systems
The Fresh Blends Blender Plus Has a Self-Cleaning Function
Space-Themed Flip Phone Sets
POP MART x Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Cry Me a Galaxy Dropped in Thailand
AI-Driven Convenience Stores
GS25 Launched an Autonomous Convenience Store Powered by Fainders.AI
Grab-and-Go Ice Cream Pouches
CVT2Go's Soft-Serve Ice Creams are Sold in Frozen Pouches
Retrofuturistic Tube Amplifier Jukeboxes
LG Introduces the DukeBox with a Clear OLED Display
Beverage Dispensing Robots
Ottobot Brew is Ultra-Capable Beer Dispensing Robot
Automated Ice Cream Restaurants
The ColdSnap Will Be Offered in Restaurants in the Near Future
Futuristic Cityscape Activations
Coca-Cola Y3000 Zero Sugar Took Over the Las Vegas Sphere
3D Puzzle Popcorn Machines
Dimexart Creates an Intricate Popcorn Machine from LEGO Blocks
Mega Capacity Refrigerators
Samsung Expands Appliance Portfolio with Two New Offerings
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
3-in-1 Portable Espresso Brewers
Have a Coffee Anywhere with Brevoy Portable Espresso Maker
Energy-Efficient Coffee Machines
This Premium Espresso Machine Offers Rapidly Precise Heating
Future-Facing Charging Concepts
These Wireless Charger Concepts Imagine a True Wire-Free Future
Life-Saving Vending Machines
Minneapolis Now Offers Vending Machines Stocked with Narcan
All-Natural Novelty Pops
AriZona Ice Pops are Cool, Refreshing and Full of Familiar Fruit Flavors
Self-Ordering Table Systems
GoTab Launches the Self-Ordering Kiosks for Table Service Businesses
Survivalist Series Slot Machines
The Squid Game Slot Machine Will Arrive in Casinos in 2024
Weekend Excursion City Vehicles
The Playbox Urban Mobility Vehicle is Imagined for 2040
At-Home Gameshow Slot Machines
The Arcade1Up Wheel Of Fortune Casinocade Deluxe Has Four Games
Adaptive Touchscreen Workspace Designs
The Take a Rest System be Vestel has Transformative Detail
Pod-Based Modern Coffee Machines
The Bruvi is Designed to Simplify the Coffee-Making Experience
Anti-Overspending POS Systems
The 'Impress' Wealth Management POS Concept is Advanced
Self-Updating E-Ink Newspapers
Project E Ink Presents Fresh Headlines Daily
Robotic Beverage Machines
FrazyBot is Coming to CES 2024 to Simplify Specialty Drinks at Home
Galatic-Inspired Coffee Machines
The DUOBO by LG Labs Extracts Two Coffee Pods Simultaneously
Colorful Box-Like Coffee Machines
One Object Unveils the FOOD Coffee Machine Series Concept
Automated Beverage Dispensing Solutions
Backbar Offers Automated Dispenser for Multiple Beverages
Waterless Smart Cleaning Stations
The 3i Intelligent Cleaning Station Was Introduced at CES 2024
Ice Cream Pint Coolers
Swell's Ice Cream Coolers Feature Triple-Layer Insulation Tech
Solid-State Tech Cooling Systems
This Ventiva Solid-State Cooling System Will Debut at CES 2025
Versatile Cold Brew Machines
The Shine Rapid Cold Brew Machine is Ultra-Efficient
Rapid Refreshment Cooling Systems
Enviro-Cool V-Tex Chills Bottles and Cans on Demand
Sandwich-Heating Vending Machines
The Kepak Hot Vend Kiosk Provides Foods in 80-Seconds
Modern WiFi-Equipped Toasters
Revolution Cooking Previews its Advanced Revolution Toaster
Recipe-Recommending Smart Fridges
Samsung's Bespoke 4-Door Flex Refrigerator Offers "AI Vision"
AI-Powered Beverage Dispensers
Pubinno Smart Tap Provides Perfect Quality for Draft Beer Systems
Elevated Coffee Machine Capsules
KitchenAid's Espresso Collection Boasts Premium Quality
One-Cent Soda Promotions
The Wendy's Penny Pops Promotion Offers Almost Free Refreshments
Beer-Dispensing Guitar Machines
The 'Slay to Pay' Vending Machine is Activated by a Guitar Game
Pie Vending Machines
Intuit QuickBooks Installed a Large-Scale Pie and Mash Dispenser
Modern Mobile Futuristic Homes
Nestron Presents its Range of Contemporary Tiny Homes
Compact Payment Devices
Dojo Releases a Pocket-Sized Card Machine for Convenient Table Payments
Beverage Can Openers
The DAVI Can Opener Safely & Smoothly Removes Lids from Drink Cans
Gourmet Meal Vending Machines
The Robot Chef Chulchul Box Offers Hot Gourmet Meals in 90 Seconds
App-Enabled Water Dispensers
Xiaomi Debuts the Sleek 'Mijia Instant Hot Water Dispenser'
Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers
102 Design Lab Presents the Vintage Phone Labeling Machine
Gaming Experience-Enhancing Innovations
Inspired Entertainment, Inc. Debuts New Gaming Innovations
Taiwan-Based AI Shopping Carts
Innolux Debuts a Smart Shopping Cart at FamiSuper Stores
Sci Fi-Themed Popcorn Machines
The Death Star Popcorn Maker Honors the Sci-Fi Franchise
Robotic Pizza Shops
The Mia V4.5 Robotic Pizza Shop Features Fresh Dough & Stone Hearth Ovens
Micro Self-Service Checkout Kiosks
The 365 Retail Markets MM6 Mini Kiosk is Versatile
Efficient At-Home Ice Makers
The IcyForge Ice Maker is Convenient and Efficient
Novelty Gelato Pops
Gelatys Serves Uniquely Shaped Gelato on a Stick
Lightweight Portable Jukeboxes
AMI Entertainment Launches the New Portable Jukebox
Outdoor Sales Kiosks
DynaScan Technologies Launches the New Kiosks for Outdoor Use
Sausage Roll Distribution Machines
Greggs Introduces the Sausage Roll ATMmm Machine
Automated Stadium Checkout Solutions
AiFi Launches Checkout-Free Stores at Nissan Stadium
Christmasy Convenience Retailer Promotions
The 7-Eleven Holiday Deals are Here for 2023
Collectible Candy Dispensers
The Disney100 Collectible Candy Dispensers Come in Two Styles
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Professional Juicing Machines
iSqueeze Debuts the Citrocasa XPro Model with Enhanced Customization
Arcade-Style Game Machines
Andamiro USA Launches the 'Crazy Toy 31' Game Machine