The JR EAST railway company of Japan has placed an intelligent vending machine in one of its Tokyo stations that detects a customer's sex and age. With that information the machine recommends drinks suitable for the customer. All the buyer has to do is choose from the suggested options.
With a 47-inch touch panel and a camera for detection, this vending machine is technologically advanced.
Implications - Vending machines are an essential technological innovation in every work place, school and industry, but these age-old machines are evolving with technology and becoming smarter while incorporating a broader range of products from makeup to cigarettes and even swimwear. Some of these machines have even evolved to include touch screen capacities and sell a wide range of products from one dispenser.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Intelligent Vending Machines
- Companies can develop intelligent vending machines that use customer information to suggest personalized product options and increase customer satisfaction.
- Evolution of Vending Machines
- Entrepreneurs can invest in developing advanced vending machines with touch screens and selling a wider range of products to cater to customers' needs.
- Smart Technology in Retail
- Retail businesses can integrate smart technology into their operations, such as using cameras and AI to gather customer data and make personalized product recommendations.
Sectors Adopting This
- Manufacturing
- Manufacturing companies can invest in developing intelligent vending machines that cater to a wider range of products and add value to their products for customers.
- Retail
- The retail industry can utilize smart vending machines to create a personalized shopping experience for customers and increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Transportation
- Transportation companies can incorporate intelligent vending machines in their stations to enhance passenger experience and increase revenue.
