What do junk food, shoes, cars, boyfriends, sunscreen, innovative ideas, condoms, bikinis, drugs, and soccer balls have in common? According to this slideshow, they're all available in vending machines.
This vast array of products has inspired several new vending machine designs. With extended hours, reduced labor costs, and efficient space use being the typical benefits of vending machines over traditional floor sales, the manufacturers of these machines might be poised to make the most of this growing trend.
76 Innovative 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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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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Accessories Vending Machines
The Berlinomat Design Automat Brings Products to Transit Hubs
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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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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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Future of Vending Machines
iPods and More
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HD Vending Machines
Sapient Interactive 'uVend' Interactive Coke Machine Hits North America
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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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Street Artist Stencils
iBanksyMachine Lets Everyday People Become Famous Artists
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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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Free Drink Vending Machines
Pay By Watching Commercials
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WaterWerkz Vending Machines Mix Drinks On The Fly
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Nutritious Vending Snacks
Lo Fresco's Healthy Vending Machines Offer Good-for-You Foods
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Vending Machine Cosmetics
Sephora Launches Make-Up Dispensers at JCPenney
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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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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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Giant iPhones for Discos
The Coin-Operated iBoxer For Drunken Amusement
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Vending Machine Boutiques
Mobil-Tee-Vending May be the Next Clothing Retail Channel
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Denim Vending Machines
Buying Designer Jeans Just Got As Easy As Buying a Soda
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Public Alcohol Testers
Coin-Operated Alcospot Vending Machine Tells You Your Limits
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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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Urban Robots Go Viral in Japan
Vending Machine RED
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Flowering Pop Machines
A Vending Machine Serves Up More than Soda
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Vending Machine Burgers
Tateishi Burger Has Patrons Order Burgers via Machine
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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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Live Animal Arcade Games
The Marine Catcher Features Lobster
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Cig Machine IDs Face Recognition
Japanese Innovation
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Condom Machines for Kids
Vending Machines In Brazilian Schools
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100 Combo Fountain Machines
Coca-Cola Suicide Maker
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Automated Instant Noodles
Cup Noodles Vending Machine Gives Ramen Push-Button Simplicity
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Spinning Food Dispensers
The New Twist Vending Machine from Fiesta Group
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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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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 Skirts
Aya Tsukioka's Sneaky Apparel is An Instant Disguise (UPDATE)
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Vending Machine Votes
Guerrilla Obama Support
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Bean-Shaped Coffee Makers
The Conceptual Bean Coffee Machine by Juliana Juleva is Charming
Multifunctional Micro-Camper Vans
The Toyoya Kayoibako Prioritizes Flexibility
Industrial Cellphone Concepts
The Nokia N90 x Nothing Concept by Viet Doan Duc is Retro and Modern
Projector-Equipped Handheld Gaming Consoles
This Nintendo Game Boy Concept is 90s-Inspired
Child-Friendly Medication Dispensers
The 'Singing Bottle' Concept by Fengrui Wang is Interactive
Smartphone-Controlling Sneakers
The Samsung Shortcut Sneaker Can Perform Five On-Device Actions
Food Waste Sneakers
Hellmann's Canada Launched 1352: Refreshed Sneakers with Food Waste Items
Sports Car-Inspired Coffee Machines
The Conceptual Porsche Design nair Coffee Machine is Elegant
Time-Stamped Dietary Items
Cycle.me Unveils 7-Eleven Limited Edition Food Products
Park Maintenance Service Robots
The 'PCNC. Parker' Service Robot Concept Supports Park Visitors
AI-Powered Fresh Food Vending Machines
Daily Blends Debuts Smart Vending Machines
Freshly Rebranded Frozen Drinks
Slurpee's Bold New Identity and Mascot Speak to Gen Z
Steampunk Aesthetic Espresso Makers
The Steampunk Espresso Machine Merges Design Aesthetics
AI-Driven Beverage Menus
Botrista Leverages AI & Machine Learning to Create Drink Menus
Autonomous Vehicle Coffee Makers
The 'DOTS' Vehicle Coffee Machine by Junseo Oh is Compact
Tailor-Made Van Camping Systems
The 'CampBoks' Camping Box Elevates Van Living
AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects
Vadim Sadovski Uses Midjourney AI for This Series
Sun-Framing Billboards
Minute Maid's New Billboards Help Passersby Get a Daily Dose of Vitamin D
LED Can Concepts
The Pepsi Smart Can Has a Flexible HD Display & Sound System
Robotic Restaurant Technology Upgrades
Happy Joe's is Bringing Robotics and AI to its Dining Room
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
Lunchables' A.I. vs K.I. Proves Kids' Limitless Creativity
Autonomous Micro Markets
Micromart Features Digital Price Tags & AI Product Recognition Sensors
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
Robotic Beverage-Crafting Baristas
The Sidework Dispenser Develops a Multitude of Complex Drinks
Novel AI-Generated Product Designs
Arcade Introduced a Transformative AI Product Creation Platform
Intuitive Self-Service Order Kiosks
The GoTab Self-Ordering Kiosks Support Quick Service and More
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
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
Bedazzled Beverage Jewelry
7-Eleven Created a Sparkly Slurpee Jewelry Collab with King Ice
Disruptive Sun Care Pop-Ups
Sun Bum's Good Days Daily Bodega Inspires Refreshed Routines
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
CO2-Absorbing Vending Machines
Asahi's New Vending Machines Boast a Commitment to Sustainability
BYO Bottle Drink Stations
The Refilled Refiller Stations Eliminate Single-Use Packaging
Child-Friendly Service Robots
The Hyundai Next Generation Service Robot is Expressive
Comic Strip Milk Bottles
Seki Milk Created Artful Bottle Designs to Encourage Dairy Consumption
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
Sausage Snack ATMs
Greggs and Monzo Created a Sausage Roll-Dispensing Machine
Customizable Sauce Machine Launches
BurgerFi Debuted the HEINZ REMIX System in Florida
Heat-Sensitive Vending Machines
Sprite's Vending Machine Drops a Drink When Temperatures Rise
Ice-Free Frozen Drink Machines
The Inoviva Slushie Machine Has Five Modes to Choose From
AI-Augmented Retail Checkouts
This Checkout Solution Helps Prevent Theft and Scanning Errors
Soda-Branded Fashion Capsules
The Forever 21 x Coca-Cola Collection Exudes a Timeless Allure
Automated Robotic Salad Bars
The sweetgreen Infinite Kitchen is Being Tested in Illinois
Touchless Salad Bars
Vollrath Company's SerVue is the Salad Bar of the Future
Modern Coffee Packaging Designs
Happy™ Products Offers a Range of Coffee to Elevate Mornings
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
Air Cooler Vests
FreshService Unveils New Air Cooler Vest for the Summer
Smart Food Transportation Systems
Runner Delivery System Ensures Pizzas Arrive Ultra-Fresh
Computer-Vision Self-Service Kiosks
Toshiba's Vision Kiosk Identifies Items Without Barcodes
AI-Powered Snack Shops
The Aramark Quick Eats Store Has a Checkout-Free Layout
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
Pumpkin-Inspired Caffeine Drinks
7-Eleven Debuts It's New Pumpkin Spice Beverages
Self-Service Commerce Kiosks
Cantaloupe Go Brings Buy-and-Go Expereinces to Customers
Energy Efficient Home Appliances
LG Electronics Canada Debuts Its New Home Appliance Lineup
Automated Hot Food Kiosks
Sodexo and Automated Retail Technologies Teamed Up for New Kiosks
Build-Your-Own Hydration Solutions
DIY Beverages Offers a Fully Customizable Hydration Experience
Customizable Sauce Dispensers
Kraft Heinz Debuts a Customizable Sauce Dispenser for QSRs
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
Service Robot Chair Concept
Yunsoo Choi Designs an Interactive Chair Robot Concept
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
Celebratory Convenience Market Menus
7-Eleven, Inc. Launches an Array of New Food Items and Deals
AI-Powered Fintech Tools
Square Introduces Ten New Generative AI Features for Content Creation
Cordless Cocktail Makers
bev by BLACK+DECKER Creates a Party Atmosphere with Multicolored LEDs
Athletic Health-Focused Gadget Lines
Therabody Debuts Offerings Ahead of the 2024 Holiday Season
Self-Service Retail Smoothie Systems
The Fresh Blends Blender Plus Has a Self-Cleaning Function
Pre-Distressed Collaborative Sneakers
Reebok LTD and MACHINE-A Dress Up the Club C LTD Shoes
Convertible Commercial RV Vans
Nissan and PlugVan Partnered to Showcase the Plug Module
NFT Cocktail Machines
The Skull Society Unveils the First "Smart" Cocktail Vending Machine
Grab-and-Go Ice Cream Pouches
CVT2Go's Soft-Serve Ice Creams are Sold in Frozen Pouches
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
Cheerful Healthy Snack Campaigns
Garden Veggie Snacks' YUMbelievably Delicious is Innovative
3D Puzzle Popcorn Machines
Dimexart Creates an Intricate Popcorn Machine from LEGO Blocks
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Artisan-Inspired Summertime Cafe Menus
This New Dunkin’ Menu Offers New Twists on Classics
Canned Refill Systems
Meadow Invites Brands Offer Refills in Aluminium Cans
Open-Air Summer Workstations
The Flipz On Summer Chair Supplies Shade and Supports Snacking
Mix-and-Match Sensorial Bodycare
Jukebox's Clean-Label Soaps & Deodorants Share Nostalgic Scents
Video Game Travel Merchandise
The Nintendo Super Mario Travel Items are Arriving for Summer
Life-Saving Vending Machines
Minneapolis Now Offers Vending Machines Stocked with Narcan
Multifunctional Sleek Pill Dispenser
Chanho Ju Designs the Clock Pill Dispenser Concept
Self-Ordering Table Systems
GoTab Launches the Self-Ordering Kiosks for Table Service Businesses
Customizable White-Label Consumables
Printify Offers On-Demand Consumables for Brands & Businesses
Weekend Excursion City Vehicles
The Playbox Urban Mobility Vehicle is Imagined for 2040
Pod-Based Modern Coffee Machines
The Bruvi is Designed to Simplify the Coffee-Making Experience
Donut-Shaped Frozen Desserts
Sundae Shoppe's Donut Dessert Bars are Fun Frozen Novelties
Automated Countertop Dessert Makers
The Ninja NC201 CREAMi Breeze Crafts Six Kinds of Treats
Robotic Beverage Machines
FrazyBot is Coming to CES 2024 to Simplify Specialty Drinks at Home
AI-Generated Shopping Campaigns
Sandton City's Latest Campaign Integrates Smart Technology
AI-Enhanced Bespoke Vacuums
Samsung Presents a New Tech-Informed Jet AI Vacuum Design
Colorful Box-Like Coffee Machines
One Object Unveils the FOOD Coffee Machine Series Concept
Malaysian NFT Vending Machines
ATLAS Vending Unveils NFT Vending Machines for Malaysian Consumers
Phone Stand Chicken Boxes
VOXI Boxi Helps Fried Chicken Box Avoid a Greasy Mobile Device
Automated Beverage Dispensing Solutions
Backbar Offers Automated Dispenser for Multiple Beverages
Rapid Refreshment Cooling Systems
Enviro-Cool V-Tex Chills Bottles and Cans on Demand
Freeze-Dried Ice Cream Sandwiches
Sow Good is Launching a Crunchy, Heat-Proof Summer Snack
Innovative SCO Kiosks
Austrian Brand Shopreme Debuts a New Self-Checkout Kiosk for Retailers
Food Court Footwear Shops
Skechers' Food Spot Drives Foot Traffic to the Footwear Store
Interactive Juice Packaging
Gulf Union Foods Launched Fun Connected Packaging for its Juices
Sandwich-Heating Vending Machines
The Kepak Hot Vend Kiosk Provides Foods in 80-Seconds
AI-Powered Food Platforms
Samsung Food Offers Access to Recipes and More
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
Eco-Friendly Cafe Vehicles
This Conceptual Solar-Powered Coffee Truck Operates Anywhere
Beer-Dispensing Guitar Machines
The 'Slay to Pay' Vending Machine is Activated by a Guitar Game
Micro Tabletop Arcade Games
The Coleco Revival Mini Arcade Machines Pack the Latest Technologies
Paper Sampling Containers
Arcade Beauty Debuts a Paper-Based Sampling Solution for Beauty Products
Asian Retail Automation Technologies
Ikea South Korea is Using Automation for Online Ordering
Halloween-Themed QSR Meal Containers
McDonald's Boo Buckets are Back in Several New Styles
Gourmet Meal Vending Machines
The Robot Chef Chulchul Box Offers Hot Gourmet Meals in 90 Seconds
Checkout-Free Convenience Systems
7-Eleven Australia Integrates a Checkout-Free Shopping System
Self-Ordering Kiosk Apps
Evexi's New Self-Ordering Kiosk App Integrates with Square
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
Convenience Chain Golf Collections
7-Eleven Unveils its new Convenience Tour Golf Collection
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
Cybertruck-Inspired Electric Scooters
The New Infinite Machine P1 Bike is Defined by Geometry
Bar Cart Mascots
Tito's New Ad Series Features an Anthropomorphic Bar Cart with Mixology Skills
Outdoor Sales Kiosks
DynaScan Technologies Launches the New Kiosks for Outdoor Use
Revamped Modern Phone Booths
100architects Brings Digital Touches to the Classic Phone Booth
Automated Stadium Checkout Solutions
AiFi Launches Checkout-Free Stores at Nissan Stadium
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Monster-Detailed Custom Meal Boxes
McDonald's Brings Back the Boo Buckets for Halloween
Arcade-Style Game Machines
Andamiro USA Launches the 'Crazy Toy 31' Game Machine
Portable Window Projection Systems
The VILLAGE Concept is an Automatic Window System