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# Golf Lesson Kiosks
The Roboputt Vending Machine Offers Swing Instruction for a Fee

By Jordan M | Published 2011-02-14 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roboputt-vending-machine
References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/roboputt-putting-lesson-vending-machine/17850/) & [roboputt](http://www.roboputt.com/)

Vending machines aren't the simple pay-to-eat-junk food affairs that they used to be, and no other invention drives home that fact more than the ingenious RoboPutt vending machine.

For a cool $5, [golf enthusiasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hackers-golf) get the chance to [practice their swing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carls-place) with computer assistance, instructional guidance and pro tips. Even more incredibly, the RoboPutt vending machine also lets users attach their own putters to the device at will and then store the data from their lesson onto a portable magnetic card that can be plugged in at other units around the globe.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.5/10
- Popularity: 29% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Robotic Golf Instruction:** The Roboputt vending machine showcases the trend of using robots to provide golf instructions, revolutionizing the way people learn and practice golf.
- **Personalized Learning:** The ability to attach personal putters and store lesson data on a portable magnetic card demonstrates the trend of personalized learning in the golf industry, allowing players to tailor their practice based on their needs and preferences.
- **Smart Vending Machines:** The RoboPutt vending machine exemplifies the trend of smart vending machines that offer more than just snacks, providing consumers with valuable services and experiences.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Golf Instruction:** The Roboputt vending machine presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the golf instruction industry, offering a more accessible and affordable way for people to improve their golf skills.
- **Robotics Technology:** The use of robotics technology in golf instruction, as demonstrated by the RoboPutt vending machine, opens up disruptive innovation possibilities in the robotics industry, showcasing its potential applications beyond traditional sectors.
- **Smart Vending:** The integration of smart features in vending machines, like the RoboPutt, creates disruptive innovation opportunities in the vending industry, enabling the provision of unique and value-added services to consumers.

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