This giant vending machine dispenses a really small car. Put your $20,000 in the slot, and take your pick from a Smart Coupe or Cabrio. Smart cars have only recently been exported outside of Europe to Japan and the U.S.
This vending machine was located in a high traffic area of a Japanese train station and had some fun with the Japanese love for instant gratification. Smart cars are only eight feet long, so making a seemingly realistic (but fake) vending machine.
Image Source: C-Scout Japan
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Smart Car Vending
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop a fully automated vending machine that dispenses smart cars in various models.
- Instant Gratification
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create instant gratification experiences through unique vending machines that cater to specific customer preferences.
- Automated Retail
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Implement advanced automation technologies in retail settings to enhance convenience and streamline customer experiences.
Where This Applies
- Automotive
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Integrate advanced vending technologies into automotive sales to create new distribution channels.
- Retail
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Explore innovative vending solutions within the retail industry to offer unique product experiences.
- Technology
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop cutting-edge automation technologies to revolutionize the vending industry and improve efficiency.
