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
Related Ideas
Batman-Themed Kitchen Appliances
Paul Parsons Creates Themed Kitchen Appliance Concepts
Organically Curvaceous Coffee Makers
The Conceptual 'Woolly' Capsule Coffee Machine is Friendly
Bean-Shaped Coffee Makers
The Conceptual Bean Coffee Machine by Juliana Juleva is Charming
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
Smart Fridge Vending Machines
Subway is Testing a Vending Machine Filled with Pre-Made Sandwiches
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
Autonomous Vehicle Coffee Makers
The 'DOTS' Vehicle Coffee Machine by Junseo Oh is Compact
Sun-Framing Billboards
Minute Maid's New Billboards Help Passersby Get a Daily Dose of Vitamin D
AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects
Vadim Sadovski Uses Midjourney AI for This Series
Tailor-Made Van Camping Systems
The 'CampBoks' Camping Box Elevates Van Living
Food Waste Sneakers
Hellmann's Canada Launched 1352: Refreshed Sneakers with Food Waste Items
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
Lunchables' A.I. vs K.I. Proves Kids' Limitless Creativity
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
Multifunctional Beverage Carriers
The Conceptual 'ThermoBag' Drink Carrier is All-in-One
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
Automated Low-Tech Shoe Designs
The 'Heaven’s Door' Shoes Allow for Easy On and Off
Food-Inspired Apparel Collections
Vandy The Pink Releases New Burger-Themed Apparel Collection
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
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
Disruptive Sun Care Pop-Ups
Sun Bum's Good Days Daily Bodega Inspires Refreshed Routines
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
Gamified Recycling Machines
Olyns & Mars Wrigley are Simplifying Candy Container Recycling
Virtual Monster Sneakers
LG Electronics is Unveiling Digital Shoe NFTs at CES 2023
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
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
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
Touchless Salad Bars
Vollrath Company's SerVue is the Salad Bar of the Future
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
Friendly Cartoony Serving Robots
This Robot Server Concept is Inspired by the Minions
Smart Food Transportation Systems
Runner Delivery System Ensures Pizzas Arrive Ultra-Fresh
Air Cooler Vests
FreshService Unveils New Air Cooler Vest for the Summer
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
Insulated Video Game Tumblers
The Super Mario Tumbler Book is Arriving at 7-Eleven Japan
Drink-Shaped Gaming Devices
7-Eleven is Giving Fans the Chance to Win a Slurpee-Shaped Tetris Game
Mixed-Reality Cola Billboards
This 3D Coca-Cola Billboard Dispenses Real, Cold Drinks
Self-Service Commerce Kiosks
Cantaloupe Go Brings Buy-and-Go Expereinces to Customers
Accessible NFT Machines
MyNFT's Vending Machines Share Digital Assets at a Low Cost
Whimsical Inflatable Sneaker Concepts
UV-Zhu Uses Daily Objects for His Nike Concept Sneaker
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
Popcorn Dispenser Billboards
Streaming Service ITVX Marked Its Launch by Sharing Snacks in the UK
Food-Themed Valentine's Shoes
Reebok Debuts the 'Food & Bev' Capsule Inspired by Valentine's Day
On-Demand Nut Milk Machines
GrowUp Showed a Machine for Creating Customized Nut Milk at CES 2023
Service Robot Chair Concept
Yunsoo Choi Designs an Interactive Chair Robot Concept
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
Food Truck Billboards
McDonald's Transformed Billboards into Digital Food Truck Displays
Tiny Washing Machines
Inventus Uses Coca Cola Cans to Create This Functional Washing Machine
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
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
Inventory-Scanning Retail Robots
Sam’s Club Confirms the Launch of Inventory-Scanning Robots
Pocket-Adorned Slip-On Footwear
Vault by Vans and Nicole McLaughlin Launch a Capsule Together
Pre-Distressed Collaborative Sneakers
Reebok LTD and MACHINE-A Dress Up the Club C LTD Shoes
Automated Hot Food Kiosks
Sodexo and Automated Retail Technologies Teamed Up for New Kiosks
Gen Alpha-Targeted Ice Cream Trucks
Unilever Taps Robomart to Launch 'The Ice Cream Shop'
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
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
Self-Referential Sandwich Makers
The 'Warme Boterham' Sandwich Maker Concept is Minimalist
Seamless Concession Platforms
Zippin Walk-Up Transforms Traditional Concession Stand Experiences
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Open-Air Summer Workstations
The Flipz On Summer Chair Supplies Shade and Supports Snacking
Modular Espresso Machines
Kara is Recyclable, 3D Printable and User-Friendly Enough to Repair
Customizable White-Label Consumables
Printify Offers On-Demand Consumables for Brands & Businesses
Plant-Based Milk Appliances
The VEGAPUNK Nut Milk Maker Has a Built-in Delay Timer
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
Customization-Focused Drink Machines
The JuLi Connect Beverage Dispenser is Commercial-Ready
Life-Sized Robot Concierges
Singapore's First Ever Manga Library Features a Robot Concierge
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
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
Chic Shoe Care Appliances
The 'Day Starter' Shoe Styler by Yeounju Lee Keeps Footwear Fresh
Robotic Beverage Machines
FrazyBot is Coming to CES 2024 to Simplify Specialty Drinks at Home
Reverse Vending Machines
NatWest's Machine Helps Consumers Recycle Unwanted Plastic Cards
AI-Generated Shopping Campaigns
Sandton City's Latest Campaign Integrates Smart Technology
On-Demand Mobile Ice Cream Stores
Mars Teamed Up with Store-Hailing Service Conjure
Microwave-Ready Snack Products
The Individually Wrapped Veggies Made Great Products are Flavorful
AI-Enhanced Bespoke Vacuums
Samsung Presents a New Tech-Informed Jet AI Vacuum Design
Malaysian NFT Vending Machines
ATLAS Vending Unveils NFT Vending Machines for Malaysian Consumers
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
Automated Functioning QSRs
A Robotic McDonald's May be Slowly in the Works with New Location
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
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
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
Wheel-Base Smart Refrigerators
The Fridze by janchi and Joeun Kim is Inspired by Electric Cars
Eco-Friendly Cafe Vehicles
This Conceptual Solar-Powered Coffee Truck Operates Anywhere
Connected Vending Freezers
The Selfly Freezer Offers Access to a Variety of Frozen Fare
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
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
Multi-Function Coffee Machines
The CXBER is an Advanced Beverage Maker with Four Main Functions
Automotive Parking Lot Pop-Ups
Mercedes-Benz Turned Parking Lot Spaces into a Mini Showroom
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
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
Compact Automated Retail Checkouts
The OneView Self-Checkout Offers Advanced Features
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
Dog Treat Vending Machines
Purina is Sharing Free Pet Treats for the Holidays
Inflated Vibrant Futuristic Buses
Midjourney Helped Create the Mutated School Bus Design
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Artful Colorful Bar Carts
fatboy Unveils a New Vibrant Capsule of the Jolly Trolley
Arcade-Style Game Machines
Andamiro USA Launches the 'Crazy Toy 31' Game Machine