# Contact-Free Retail Touchscreens The 'Air Touch' Technology from the Azkoyen Group is Hygienic By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-05-13 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-touch-technology References: [foodbev](https://www.foodbev.com/news/azkoyen-develops-contactless-air-touch-selection-tech-for-vending/) & [azkoyen](https://www.azkoyen.com/en/) Touchscreens have become a mainstay part of the retail experience when it comes to self-service but can be concerning when it comes to the spread of pathogens, which is something the 'Air Touch' technology aims to help change. Developed and pattered by the [Azkoyen Group](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vitro-s1-mia-coffee-machine), the contactless technology works on coffee or vending machines to allow customers to make choices without having to actually touch the screen. The system will detect the user's choice from 2cm away to prevent contact; this would help [self-service solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfordering-kiosk) to stay cleaner and curb the spread of germs between customers. The Azkoyen Group spoke on the potential of the 'Air Touch' technology in a statement saying, "Changing the way we relate to the devices around us, such as vending machines, has become an indispensable step towards significantly reducing the risk of spreading bacteria and viruses such as [Covid-19](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holographic-consoles), which will be reflected in improved health for users.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Contactless Self-service:** The 'Air Touch' technology is revolutionizing the retail experience by reducing the spread of pathogens and improving hygiene. - **Hygienic Touchscreen Solutions:** The 'Air Touch' technology offers a disruptive innovation opportunity by providing contact-free options that keep self-service solutions cleaner and safer. - **Health-focused Retail Technology:** The 'Air Touch' technology addresses the need for improved health and hygiene in retail environments, presenting opportunities for innovation in the industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Retail:** The retail industry can benefit from the 'Air Touch' technology by providing a safer and healthier shopping experience for customers. - **Vending Machines:** The 'Air Touch' technology has the potential to disrupt the vending machine industry by offering contactless and hygienic options for customers. - **Self-service Solutions:** The 'Air Touch' technology presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the self-service industry by revolutionizing the way customers interact with touchscreens. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Touch-Free Screen Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchnetix.md) - [Contactless Self-Checkout Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holographic-consoles.md) - [Gesture-Based QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchless-menu-gesture-technology.md) - [Touchscreen Retail Ordering Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microtouch-products.md) - [Touch-Free Santizing Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-free-pen.md) - [AI-Powered Sanitizer Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/igiene-hand-sanitizer-dispenser.md) - [RFID-Enabled Retail Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfly-store.md) - [Touchless Interaction Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phantomy-software.md) - [Artistic Public Air Sterilizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venue-smart-commercial-air-sanitisation-device.md)