Moobella, a Massachusetts-based company, developed a vending machine for ice cream. It "uses dry ingredients to aerate, flavor, mix and flash freeze a cup of caramel icecream with walnuts or vanilla with cookies and so on," according to New Launches.
"A computer running Unix controls the machine and using Wireless Internet instantly reports when it needs support or maintenance."
We've seen a variety of vending machines, including another ice cream vending machine that determines how much, or what type of flavor to dispense depending on mood. Check them all out below.
Bizarre Vending Machines
Ice Cream Made Cooler With the Moobella Robotic
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