Can AI run a vending operation? New study raises doubts

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

A new study found that four of five AI agents managing simulated vending operations underperformed conventional inventory software. Industry experts say AI can help operators analyze data and identify problems, but human oversight and established management systems remain essential to profitability.

The kiosk shift, part 5: Windows or Android? The decision is bigger than the OS

by Ben Wheeler — Dir. of Business Dev. - Automated Retail, T-ROC

After spending four articles looking at the economics, connectivity, architecture, and service implications of Android and ARM-based kiosks, it would be easy…

Pennsylvania county adds free health supplies kiosk

The Delaware County Health Department has added a Test and Go kiosk at ChristianaCare, 500 Evergreen Drive in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, providing residents…

Micro Markets

Micro markets are unattended areas in a building where customers purchase products from open shelves and containers, then pay for them at a self-service kiosk.