Innovations in modern vending machines are incredibly diverse, and since many seem far fetched, most people won't believe they exist. To prove it, this slideshow clusters some of the most interesting vending machine concepts created in recent years. They offer highly convenient 24/7 service and are too astonishing to miss.
Although we don't typically see these innovations in our day to day lives, vending machines have come a long way from simply vending pop for a dollar (or is $2 now?) they're beginning to pop up in certain regions that would benefit from niche machines, or in metropolitan cores that pride themselves on being on the cutting edge, it might actually not be too long before high tech vending machines make their way into the mainstream.
42 Amazing 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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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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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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Boyfriend Vending Machines
Push a Button, Get a Date
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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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Harrassvertising
Coke Bots Attack When You Buy Other Brands
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Birds As Slaves
Vending Machine Trains Crows To Make You Rich
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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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Free Clothes From Human Vending Machines
Uniqlo Heat Tech Innerwear Campaign
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Human Vending Machine
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Passive Aggressive Entertainment
Vending Machines That Smash China
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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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Condom Machines for Kids
Vending Machines In Brazilian Schools
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Magazine Images as Fake IDs
Face-Recognition Vending Machines Fail
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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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Organically Curvaceous Coffee Makers
The Conceptual 'Woolly' Capsule Coffee Machine is Friendly
Automated Touchscreen Coffee Makers
The Philips 3200 Automatic Espresso Machine is Customizable
Barista-Grade Coffee Makers
The Breville Nespresso Vertuo Creatista is Self-Adjusting
Bean-Shaped Coffee Makers
The Conceptual Bean Coffee Machine by Juliana Juleva is Charming
Speaker-Like Coffee Makers
The Conceptual 'POCO' Portable Capsule Coffee Machine is Handy
Peelable Dissolving Bottles
Tomorrow Machine's Peelable Bottle Design Dissolves In Water
On-Demand Ramen Machines
YKE Desktop Shows How to Use RFID for Making Ramen at CES 2023
Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts
The Nokia N90 by Viet Doan Duc Reimagines a Vintage Design
Automated Chai Tea Makers
The Dostea Tea Machine Crafts Authentic Refreshments
AI-Powered Fresh Food Vending Machines
Daily Blends Debuts Smart Vending Machines
Steampunk Aesthetic Espresso Makers
The Steampunk Espresso Machine Merges Design Aesthetics
Autonomous Vehicle Coffee Makers
The 'DOTS' Vehicle Coffee Machine by Junseo Oh is Compact
Easily Repairable Coffee Machines
The Conceptual 'Kara' Coffee Maker by Thomas Mair is Modular
Flatpack Portable Washing Machines
This Collapsible Washing Machine Concept by Kai Xia is Compact
Collaboration Coffee Capsule Machines
The Drip Pod Youbi Can Be Customized via an App
Compact Portable Power Stations
Volcan Creative's Futuristic Power Station is Trustworthy
Multifunctional Beverage Carriers
The Conceptual 'ThermoBag' Drink Carrier is All-in-One
Multifunctional Foldable Mobile Devices
The Conceptual 'Move' Mobile Device Replaces Five Devices
AI-Powered Healthcare Pods
CarePods are the World's First Artificial Intelligence Doctor's Offices
Ultra-Modern Toy-Like Washing Machines
The Toshin Machine by Yathin Krishna is Advanced
Compact Capsule-Like Coffee Makers
The Outin Nano Portable Espresso Coffee Machine is Travel-Ready
Cafe-Inspired Espresso Machines
The Breville Barista Touch Impress Has Alternative Milk Settings
Roving Robotic AC Systems
This Robot Air Conditioner Concept by Miray Ozlem ER is Refreshing
Branded Automated Pizza Kiosks
The DiGiorno Pizza Vending Machine Offers a Fresh Pie in Minutes
Clutch Purse Smartphone Concepts
The Honor V Purse Transforms the Mobile Device into an Accessory
Shapeshifting Restaurant Robots
The Conceptual Rotating Table Service Robot is Efficient
Sophisticated Espresso Units
KitchenAid Debuts Its New Espresso Collection Featuring Four Machines
Convenience Store Metaverses
7-Eleven is Unveiling an Immersive Virtual World at CES 2023
AI Beer Vending Machines
Panhead Custom Ales Created a Machine That Gives Beer to Guitarists
Ultra-Accessible Kiosks
'The 46' Kiosk is the Most Accessible in the Micro Market Industry
Hug-Activated Marketing Machines
UNIQLO France and The Pull Launch the Hug to Unlock Ad
State-of-the-Art Retail Fragrance Dispensers
iRomaScents Enhances the Retail Experience with Tech
6-in-1 Countertop Ovens
Our Place's Wonder Oven is an Aesthetically Pleasing Air Fryer & Toaster
Sliding Microwave Designs
The NEVO Microwave Oven is Unique and Innovative
CO2-Absorbing Vending Machines
Asahi's New Vending Machines Boast a Commitment to Sustainability
In-Store Beauty Sampling Kiosks
Ulta Beauty and SOS are Partnering to Promote Product Discovery
BYO Bottle Drink Stations
The Refilled Refiller Stations Eliminate Single-Use Packaging
Efficient Multi-Functional Coffee Makers
Mr. Coffee Debuts a Four-in-One Coffee Machine
All-Digital Pinball Machines
Toyshock Launched the 'Haunted House' and 'Black Hole' Pinball Games
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
Futuristic Whisky Bottles
Johnnie Walker's NFC-Enabled Bottles Visualize the Year 2220
AI-Augmented Retail Checkouts
This Checkout Solution Helps Prevent Theft and Scanning Errors
Automated Robotic Salad Bars
The sweetgreen Infinite Kitchen is Being Tested in Illinois
Portable Digitized Coffee Brewers
The 'Brewster' Coffee Machine Supports Precision Brewing
Slick Minimalist Coffee Machines
Odo Fioravanti's Coffee Machine for Moak is Design-Forward
AI Fact Generators
Snapple is Evolving its Fun Facts with the Snapple fAIct Generator
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
Connected Pinball Machines
Stern Pinball Showcased its Latest Online Pinball Machines at CES 2023
Portable Ice Maker Coolers
The Euhomy Electric Cooler and Ice Maker is Feature-Rich
Reusable Coffee Capsule Kits
The tampit Capsule Barista Packs Seven Reusable Pods at Once
Window-Cleaning Robots
Winbot W2 Will Leave Your Windows Spotless
Washing Machine-Inspired Speaker Concepts
Hari 3D Designs a Speaker Resembling a Home Appliance
Mixed-Reality Cola Billboards
This 3D Coca-Cola Billboard Dispenses Real, Cold Drinks
Ultrasonic At-Home Beer Dispensers
The Guinness MicroDraught 2.0 Elevates Beer Drinking
Self-Service Commerce Kiosks
Cantaloupe Go Brings Buy-and-Go Expereinces to Customers
Whole Fruit Retailer Juicers
The iSqueeze Citrocasa Fantastic eXpress is Launching in the UK
Interactive Autonomous Delivery Vehicles
The Conceptual ROBO A2Z Delivery Vehicle is Advanced
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
Future-Proof POS Systems
Metcalfe's Market is Expanding Toshiba Self Checkout System 7 Solutions
Drink-Shaped Gaming Devices
7-Eleven is Giving Fans the Chance to Win a Slurpee-Shaped Tetris Game
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
Premium Column Refrigerators
Samsung Announced the Bespoke Infinite Line Refrigerator at CES 2023
Popcorn Dispenser Billboards
Streaming Service ITVX Marked Its Launch by Sharing Snacks in the UK
Digital Currency Piggy Banks
This 'Smart Piggy' Bank Concept Upgrades a Classic
On-Demand Nut Milk Machines
GrowUp Showed a Machine for Creating Customized Nut Milk at CES 2023
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Customizable Beverage Systems
The Ninja Thirsti Drink System Makes Flavorful Beverages at Home
Smart Bottle Openers
Wecheer's Smart Bottle Opener Tracks Valuable Insights in Real-Time
Chilled Soda Makers
Glacier Fresh's Sparkin Cold Soda Maker Has an Advanced Cooling System
Versatile Automatic Coffee Machines
The 'QuBe' Machine Offers Varied & Noise-Free Coffee Beverages
Tiny Washing Machines
Inventus Uses Coca Cola Cans to Create This Functional Washing Machine
Contemporary Colorful Coffee Machines
LAYER Design Unveils the Modern Breeze Coffee Machine
Self-Service Retail Smoothie Systems
The Fresh Blends Blender Plus Has a Self-Cleaning Function
Product Refill Vending Machines
Nestlé and QYOS by Algramo Created Refillable Vending Machines
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
Retrofuturistic Tube Amplifier Jukeboxes
LG Introduces the DukeBox with a Clear OLED Display
Hybrid Self-Checkout Systems
The Mini Bora Bora POS System Sits on a Swiveling Base
Beverage Dispensing Robots
Ottobot Brew is Ultra-Capable Beer Dispensing Robot
Futuristic Cityscape Activations
Coca-Cola Y3000 Zero Sugar Took Over the Las Vegas Sphere
Automated Ice Cream Restaurants
The ColdSnap Will Be Offered in Restaurants in the Near Future
Circular Concierge Kiosks
This Conceptual Screen Concierge by Ivan Zhurba Automates Check-ins
3D Puzzle Popcorn Machines
Dimexart Creates an Intricate Popcorn Machine from LEGO Blocks
Mega Capacity Refrigerators
Samsung Expands Appliance Portfolio with Two New Offerings
Gamified Music-Making Machines
The 'Beat Machine' Has a Full-Size Arcade Game Design
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Energy-Efficient Coffee Machines
This Premium Espresso Machine Offers Rapidly Precise Heating
All-Natural Novelty Pops
AriZona Ice Pops are Cool, Refreshing and Full of Familiar Fruit Flavors
Modular Espresso Machines
Kara is Recyclable, 3D Printable and User-Friendly Enough to Repair
Self-Ordering Table Systems
GoTab Launches the Self-Ordering Kiosks for Table Service Businesses
Plant-Based Milk Appliances
The VEGAPUNK Nut Milk Maker Has a Built-in Delay Timer
Survivalist Series Slot Machines
The Squid Game Slot Machine Will Arrive in Casinos in 2024
Meta Mobile Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual Nintendo Switch Small Invader is Self-Referential
Weekend Excursion City Vehicles
The Playbox Urban Mobility Vehicle is Imagined for 2040
Adaptive Touchscreen Workspace Designs
The Take a Rest System be Vestel has Transformative Detail
At-Home Gameshow Slot Machines
The Arcade1Up Wheel Of Fortune Casinocade Deluxe Has Four Games
Customization-Focused Drink Machines
The JuLi Connect Beverage Dispenser is Commercial-Ready
Meatless Vending Machines
Meatless Farm's APM Dispenses Free Veg & Plant-Based Food
Book Vending Machines
This Book Vending Machine Inspires Readers at Exeter St Davids Station
Pod-Based Modern Coffee Machines
The Bruvi is Designed to Simplify the Coffee-Making Experience
Upgradeable Easy-to-Use Appliances
These LG Minimalist Appliances Offer an Effortless Experience
Robotic Beverage Machines
FrazyBot is Coming to CES 2024 to Simplify Specialty Drinks at Home
Galatic-Inspired Coffee Machines
The DUOBO by LG Labs Extracts Two Coffee Pods Simultaneously
Reverse Vending Machines
NatWest's Machine Helps Consumers Recycle Unwanted Plastic Cards
On-Demand Mobile Ice Cream Stores
Mars Teamed Up with Store-Hailing Service Conjure
Malaysian NFT Vending Machines
ATLAS Vending Unveils NFT Vending Machines for Malaysian Consumers
Ice Cream Pint Coolers
Swell's Ice Cream Coolers Feature Triple-Layer Insulation Tech
Automated Beverage Dispensing Solutions
Backbar Offers Automated Dispenser for Multiple Beverages
Robotic Convenience Store Deliveries
7-Eleven is Testing Autonomous Robot Delivery in Los Angeles
Versatile Cold Brew Machines
The Shine Rapid Cold Brew Machine is Ultra-Efficient
Rapid Refreshment Cooling Systems
Enviro-Cool V-Tex Chills Bottles and Cans on Demand
Innovative SCO Kiosks
Austrian Brand Shopreme Debuts a New Self-Checkout Kiosk for Retailers
Virtual Avatar Workers
The Bite Ninja Platform Allows Retailers to Outsource Cashier Work Online
Sandwich-Heating Vending Machines
The Kepak Hot Vend Kiosk Provides Foods in 80-Seconds
Modern WiFi-Equipped Toasters
Revolution Cooking Previews its Advanced Revolution Toaster
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
Connected Vending Freezers
The Selfly Freezer Offers Access to a Variety of Frozen Fare
One-Cent Soda Promotions
The Wendy's Penny Pops Promotion Offers Almost Free Refreshments
Beer-Dispensing Guitar Machines
The 'Slay to Pay' Vending Machine is Activated by a Guitar Game
Compact Payment Devices
Dojo Releases a Pocket-Sized Card Machine for Convenient Table Payments
Gourmet Meal Vending Machines
The Robot Chef Chulchul Box Offers Hot Gourmet Meals in 90 Seconds
App-Enabled Water Dispensers
Xiaomi Debuts the Sleek 'Mijia Instant Hot Water Dispenser'
Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers
102 Design Lab Presents the Vintage Phone Labeling Machine
Taiwan-Based AI Shopping Carts
Innolux Debuts a Smart Shopping Cart at FamiSuper Stores
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
Efficient At-Home Ice Makers
The IcyForge Ice Maker is Convenient and Efficient
Compact Automated Retail Checkouts
The OneView Self-Checkout Offers Advanced Features
Revamped Modern Phone Booths
100architects Brings Digital Touches to the Classic Phone Booth
Christmasy Convenience Retailer Promotions
The 7-Eleven Holiday Deals are Here for 2023
Dog Treat Vending Machines
Purina is Sharing Free Pet Treats for the Holidays
Collectible Candy Dispensers
The Disney100 Collectible Candy Dispensers Come in Two Styles
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Arcade-Style Game Machines
Andamiro USA Launches the 'Crazy Toy 31' Game Machine