# AI Blended Beverage Kiosks Blendid is a Contactless, Autonomous In-Store System By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-10-15 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beverage-kiosk References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/blendid-opens-fourth-kiosk-location-at-walmart-in-bay-area-301152730.html) & [blendid](http://www.blendid.com) The newest food robotics kiosk from [Blendid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jamba-by-blendid) can be found within a [Walmart](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-beverage-system) location in Fremont, CA, introducing consumers to the next generation of beverage kiosks. The kiosk delivers an autonomous and contactless experience that makes the most of machine learning, robotics and artificial intelligence. At the kiosk, customers will find that they can have nutrient-dense smoothies made on demand and get them customized to their unique preferences. Inside the contactless kiosk, there's a robotic arm, blenders, a refrigeration system and dispensers that store fruits and vegetables, liquids and superfood add-ins like chia, flax and ginger. The Blendid system boasts the ability to process up to 45 drinks an hour and nine drinks simultaneously, and drinks can even be stored until they are ready to be picked up. Image Credit: Blendid ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Autonomous Beverage Kiosks:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the food industry by introducing autonomous and contactless kiosks that make custom nutrient-dense smoothies on demand. - **AI-powered Blended Beverage Systems:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the robotics industry by incorporating machine learning, robotics, and artificial intelligence into beverage kiosks for a seamless customer experience. - **Customizable On-demand Drinks:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the beverage industry by offering personalized and customizable drinks made instantly through advanced technology. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food Robotics:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in the development of autonomous and contactless beverage kiosks that efficiently prepare customized smoothies. - **Machine Learning:** Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in the integration of machine learning algorithms to enhance the efficiency and personalization of beverage kiosks. - **Artificial Intelligence:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation can be found in leveraging artificial intelligence to optimize the operations and customization of autonomous beverage kiosks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Autonomous Campus Smoothie Kiosks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jamba-by-blendid.md) - [Self-Service Retail Smoothie Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-blends-blender-plus.md) - [AI-Powered Fresh Food Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-fresh-food-vending-machines.md) - [AI-Driven Robotic Beverage Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-beverage-machine.md) - [Robotic Beverage Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-beverage-system.md) - [AI-Driven Beverage Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/botrista-ai.md) - [Robotic Beverage Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frazybot.md) - [At-Home Smoothie Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athome-smoothie-kit.md) - [AI-Generated Coffee Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-conic.md)