Arrive rolls out AI-powered smart mailboxes for theft prevention

September 19, 2023

Tech firm Arrive (formerly Dronedek) has announced its rollout of a line of AI-powered smart mailboxes designed to combat theft via machine learning, according…

Sodexo teams with tech firm to install robotic chef machines at 2 US universities

September 11, 2023

SavorEat, an Israel-based food tech company that leverages AI and 3D printing for foodservice applications, has teamed with Sodexo Group to install its…

Máka Mia Pizza robotic vending pizza concept to enter US

August 29, 2023

Máka Mia Pizza has introduced its Mia V4.5 Robotic Pizza Shop to the U.S. market. The robotic oven bakes pizza in a vending machine-style unit in three minutes…

Walmart, Wing team up on drone delivery in Dallas

August 29, 2023

Walmart and Wing, an on-demand drone delivery provider powered by Google's parent company Alphabet, are deploying drone delivery from two Dallas metro stores…

GeoCue, TPI announce Poland drone, geospatial partnership

August 7, 2023

TPI, one of Poland's largest suppliers of geospatial equipment, has joined the global distribution network of geospatial and drone solutions firm GeoCue…

On the leading edge? Don’t miss the Self-Service Innovation Summit

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The annual Summit has gained a following as a global brainstorming session for everyone and everything having to do with self-service technology.

University of Tennessee acquires Yomi dentistry robot, initiates education, treatment

July 24, 2023

The Health Science Center at the University of Tennessee has acquired a Yomi dental surgery robot with help from an alumnus donation, which was used in the…

National Merchants Association debuts robot server

July 19, 2023

National Merchants Association, a provider of payments services and self-serve kiosks, has introduced its Matradee L, a robot server and food runner under its…

Emirates Group launches innovation space for emerging technology including wireless power, AMRs, holographic displays

July 13, 2023

The Emirates Group, an aviation, technology and business firm, has announced the launch of its Innovation Majlis at its headquarters in Dubai, United Arab…

GeoCue expands European reach with Escadrone partnership for geospatial hardware, software

July 12, 2023

GeoCue, a geospatial hardware and software solutions firm, has announced its expansion in Europe via its partnership with French distributor Escadrone…

Chipotle testing avocado-processing cobot

July 12, 2023

Chips are no longer the only food item being handled by robots at Chipotle Mexican Grill.

Kivnon hits mobile robot milestone with 5K installed

July 11, 2023

Barcelona-based robotics firm Kivnon has announced achieving a milestone of having manufactured and installed its 5,000th mobile robot, according to a press…

Sam's Club leveraging data to boost customer shopping experience

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Sam’s Club knows real-time insights make for better-informed decision making and, ultimately, boost the customer’s shopping experience.

EU robotics sales up 6%, IFR reports sector growth

July 10, 2023

The International Federation of Robotics has reported European Union sales of robotics rising by 6%, with 72,000 units installed across 27 member states, as…

Call for nominations for Automation & Self-Service Awards

Formerly known as the Self-Service Innovation Awards, the Automation & Self-Service Awards will be presented during an awards ceremony at the Self-Service…

Arkansas airport to offer robotic coffee kiosk

July 4, 2023

Visitors to Northwest Arkansas National Airport will be able go through security with a guest pass and enjoy coffee from a robotic coffee kiosk, beginning…

B-Stock announces partnerships to automate, streamline recommerce marketplace operations

June 29, 2023

B-Stock, a B2B recommerce marketplace that resells secondhand electronics, has announced partnerships to automate and streamline parts of its operations, with…

BlueBotics announces ANT Everywhere aiming to bring AMRs, AGVs outside

June 29, 2023

BlueBotics, a robotics firm based in Switzerland, has announced ANT Everywhere, a product extension designed to bring precise operations of autonomous mobile…

Automation a win-win for grocers, consumers

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Automating online grocery selection can bring savings for food markets and consumers and drive a more rewarding customer experience.

Robosen, Hasbro partner in Tranformers robots, unveil Bumblebee G1 Performance

June 22, 2023

Robosen Robotics, a robotics and AI solutions firm, has launched its Bumblebee G1 Performance robot as part of its robotics entertainment line devoted to the…