Seen below is a snappily dressed young man at an Electroncis Fair. He’s
checking out the latest three way collaboration between Sanden, Okaya
Electronics, and Intel, which is a ‘smart’ vending machine. What it has
got better than its peers is a massive 65 inch display capable of
displaying graphics and animations. Other than being an entertainment
portal that attracts consumers, the new vending machine (it doesn’t have
a name yet) by Sanden and its partners also profiles its patrons. But
wait, there’s more.
This huge technological leap in vending machine features comes from a
firm belief that vending machines can be more retail than convenience.
That is, even high end items such as wine can be purchased from a
vending machine. So the big challenge now is to create a seamless,
interactive vending machine that’s capable of servicing the user’s
wants.
Alas, this is but a concept so there’s no word yet on when it will be out. In the meantime, watch the video:
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