Vending machines of the future are a lot more exciting than on-demand pop and chips shopping. We're offering you a look at vending machines of the future (though some are already available today), but food is only a small portion of what they'll be able to dispense. Unfortunately, some may never exist. Ladies, keep your fingers crossed that they figure a way to make that boyfriend vending machine (or gf, for the guys)!
Implications - The vending machine was created ahead of its time, and though it was initially used for snack foods, it is now finally being capitalized on for other products. Ultimately, vending machines make for convenience, which is the basis of technology today.
60 Vending Machines of the Future
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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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Human Vending Machines
Kit Kat's Man-Powered Promo at London Victoria
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Vending Ubiquity
The Top 16 Innovations in Vending Machines (SUPER-GALLERY)
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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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Boutique Vending Machines
‘U*tique' Upscale Automated Retail Shopping
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Auto Vending Machine
Smart Idea
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Massive Vending Machine
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Drunken Shoe Vending
Rollasole Lets You Ditch Uncomfortable Heels for Ballerina Flats on the Go
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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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Future of Vending Machines
iPods and More
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Boyfriend Vending Machines
Push a Button, Get a Date
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Obscure Vending Machines
5 Japanese Innovations
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Free Products On Demand
Boobox Vending Machine Spews Out Free Samples
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Automated Gift Shops
Luxe Next-Gen Vending Machines Replace Retail Boutiques
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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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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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Cereal Vending
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Denim Vending Machines
Buying Designer Jeans Just Got As Easy As Buying a Soda
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Gold Vending Machines
TG Gold Super Markt to Sell Jewels in Train Stations & Airports
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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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Pizza Vending
The ‘Let's Pizza' Machine Makes Dough and All in Just 3 Mins
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Passive Aggressive Entertainment
Vending Machines That Smash China
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Bikini Vending Machines
Quicksilver Teams with Andre Balazs for Hotel Pool Convenience
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Wine Vending Machines
The Skybar
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Vending Machines for Books
Novel Idea Dispenses Literature Via Touchscreen
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Healthy Snack Vending Machines
Japanese Feast on Sweet Potato Cookies
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Branded Gadgets On The Go
Best Buy Vending Machines
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Vegetable Vending Machines
For Vegans On The Go
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DIY Vending Blending
Coca-Cola Freestyle Vending Machine Lets You Design Flavor & Calorie-Count
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Condom Machines for Kids
Vending Machines In Brazilian Schools
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Automated Instant Noodles
Cup Noodles Vending Machine Gives Ramen Push-Button Simplicity
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Touchscreen Soda Machines
Samsung uVending Dispenses Food, Internet, Take Photos of Criminals
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Magazine Images as Fake IDs
Face-Recognition Vending Machines Fail
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Eliminating Vending Machines
Ikoma, Japan to Toss Machines
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Fingerprints As Credit
Hitachi Biometric Vending Machine Requires Customers to Give It the Finger
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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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Vending Machine Votes
Guerrilla Obama Support
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Craveable Soda Packaging
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Touchless Salad Bars
Vollrath Company's SerVue is the Salad Bar of the Future
Automated Espresso Machines
Bosch's New Line of Machines is Designed for Coffee Enthusiasts
Hands-Free Snack Dippers
Hum Hum by Heinz Helps Gamers Eat While They Play
Portable Digitized Coffee Brewers
The 'Brewster' Coffee Machine Supports Precision Brewing
Automated Mixologist Cocktail Makers
The Barsys 360 Smart Cocktail Makers App-Connected
Computer-Vision Self-Service Kiosks
Toshiba's Vision Kiosk Identifies Items Without Barcodes
AI-Formulated Zero-Sugar Sodas
Coca-Cola Y3000 Zero Sugar Was Co-Created by Humans and AI
Cartridge-Free Nitro Drink Makers
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Partially Filled Wine Bottles
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Drink-Shaped Gaming Devices
7-Eleven is Giving Fans the Chance to Win a Slurpee-Shaped Tetris Game
Olympic-Ready Elevated Footwear
Nike Optimizes its Air Cushioning Tech in New Range of Shoes
Insulated Video Game Tumblers
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Pumpkin-Inspired Caffeine Drinks
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At-Home Coffee Pod Makers
The Xpod Coffee Pod Maker Offers an Alternative to Disposables
Ultrasonic At-Home Beer Dispensers
The Guinness MicroDraught 2.0 Elevates Beer Drinking
AI-Generated Cocktail Menus
Axelrad’s Humans vs. Machines Pits Bartenders Against ChatGPT
Modern Stovetop Popcorn Makers
The Popsmith Popper Reimagines the Popcorn-Making Experience
Low-Maintenance Drink Dispensers
The Coca-Cola Flex Dispenser Has the Brand's PurePour Technology
Automated Hot Food Kiosks
Sodexo and Automated Retail Technologies Teamed Up for New Kiosks
Future-Proof POS Systems
Metcalfe's Market is Expanding Toshiba Self Checkout System 7 Solutions
Build-Your-Own Hydration Solutions
DIY Beverages Offers a Fully Customizable Hydration Experience
Gym Meal Vending Machines
The Myprotein Frozen Protein Meal Vending Machine Was Made with Iceland
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
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SeeChange Taps Diebold Nixdorf to Create AI Checkout Tools
Jelly Tint Arcade Pop-Ups
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Versatile Automatic Coffee Machines
The 'QuBe' Machine Offers Varied & Noise-Free Coffee Beverages
Cordless Cocktail Makers
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The Fresh Blends Blender Plus Has a Self-Cleaning Function
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Southern Comfort SoConsole is an Adult Gaming Accessory & Shot Dispenser
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Miller Lite's Running of the Beer Ads Turns Fans into Walking Billboards
Pre-Distressed Collaborative Sneakers
Reebok LTD and MACHINE-A Dress Up the Club C LTD Shoes
Metallic Sparkling Refreshment Makers
The SodaStream Enso Was Designed by Naoto Fukasawa
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
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Ottobot Brew is Ultra-Capable Beer Dispensing Robot
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The IcyForge Ice Maker is Convenient and Efficient
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Bar Cart Mascots
Tito's New Ad Series Features an Anthropomorphic Bar Cart with Mixology Skills
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Christmasy Convenience Retailer Promotions
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Donut Shop Boba Menus
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Arcade-Style Game Machines
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