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Milkshake vending machine stirs controversy at Wales farm
April 5, 2024
A popular milkshake vending machine at Castle Farm in Bishton, Wales, has resulted in high traffic but also community controversy.
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How conversational AI, machine learning can jumpstart self checkout kiosks
by Akshay Sharma — Chief Technology Evangelist, Kovair
The e-kiosk industry coupled with newer technologies like robotics, AI/ML and future conversational AI must create more holistic offerings that can provide a…
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LG, SVT Robotics aim to accelerate AMR deployment
March 12, 2024
LG Business Solutions USA is partnering with SVT Robotics, a software provider, to deploy LG's CLOi CarryBot autonomous mobile robots (also known as AMRs) in…
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February 12, 2024
A mob set fire to a Waymo self-driving car in San Fransisco on Sunday, according to a report in the Washington Post.
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AI-enabled mailbox-as-a-service to provide last mile delivery in Antigua
February 12, 2024
Arrive Technology Inc., an Indianapolis, Indiana-based provider of autonomous delivery, has teamed with AllMart Marketplace, an online retailer, to deploy up…
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Robot waiters to post 35+% annual growth through 2028
February 12, 2024
Robot waiters are expected to post a 35.14% combined annual growth rate through 2028, reaching a $1.97 billion market, boosted by labor shortages, rising costs…
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LG Business Solutions expands distribution pact with RobotLab
February 9, 2024
LG Business Solutions USA has expanded its distribution agreement with RobotLab, a manufacturer of robotic solutions, according to a press release.
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Xwell expands Clockwork robotic manicures to airports
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Xwell Inc., which offers self-operated massage chairs, nail care services, COVID testing kiosks and more, saw the airport as a natural offering for robotic…
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UK care home intros food delivery robot
February 4, 2024
Fairfax Manor, a care home in North Yorkshire, U.K., has introduced a foodservice delivery robot that can return plates and cups to other parts of the home or…
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Advantech launches edge computer for kiosks, robotics
January 26, 2024
Advantech, a provider of IoT platforms and services, has introduced the ARK-3533, a fanless edge computer tailored for kiosk and robotics applications…
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Thor’s Skyr teams with Blendid on robotic skyr kiosk
January 19, 2024
Image: Thor's Skyr Thor's Skyr, a U.S. based skyr brand, has teamed with Blendid to install a robotic skyr kiosk at LA Fitness, according to a press…
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Jabil adds manufacturing plant in Mexico
January 15, 2024
Jabil Inc., a manufacturer of retail and warehouse automation solutions, has added a third production facility in Chihuahua, Mexico, according to a press…
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AI-powered kiosks deliver legal services in Texas county
January 12, 2024
The county courthouse in El Paso County, Texas, recently installed two kiosks to provide legal services to residents, with three more planned for the coming…
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Blendid expands robotic kiosk menu in California
January 11, 2024
Blendid, a robotic foodservice solutions provider, has introduced an expanded 2024 menu developed in collaboration with personal trainers and fitness experts…
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Restaurant kiosks surge 43% from 2021 to 2023 to 350K, will double by 2028
January 10, 2024
Restaurant chains are seeing a clear business case for kiosk technology and also report an increase in average transaction values as a direct result of…
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Humanoid robot maker raises $70 million
January 9, 2024
Figure, an AI startup that builds general-purpose humanoid robots, has raised $70 million from investors led by Parkway Venture Capital in its first external…
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LG Electronics to build EV charger factory in Texas
January 9, 2024
LG Electronics USA Inc. has announced its first U.S. EV charger factory in Texas that will feature support for the Tesla-developed North American Charging…
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Self-service technology makes new inroads in amusements
Self-service automation is yet another movement making inroads in today’s multifaceted entertainment scene.
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India mall intros robotic cotton candy machine
December 29, 2023
A cotton candy vending machine that uses a robotic arm has been introduced in Punjagutta's Next Galleria mall in Hyderabad, India, according to a…
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Thai manufacturer expands robotic barista
December 26, 2023
Tao Bin, a Thailand manufacturer, has introduced its Smart Robotic Barista offering more than 180 freshly made choices, including multi-flavored drinks such as…
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