Steven King on leading ARKI and the future of automation

Steven King joins The Automation and Self-Service Podcast to discuss ARKI’s rebrand and how automation, AI and human connection are driving the next phase of…

From the Living Room to the Waiting Room

QR-enabled kiosks are helping bridge the gap between the patient portal and on-site check-in.

Presented by Zebra Technologies

Steven King to keynote, co-host ARKI 2025: A new era for automated retail and kiosk innovation

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Steven King of BlueSky Robotics will co-host and keynote ARKI 2025, exploring how automation and AI are redefining self-service and retail.

KIOSK Information Systems to Relocate Headquarters to Thornton, Colorado

KIOSK Information Systems is relocating its headquarters to Thornton, Colorado, investing in a purpose-built facility to support growth, innovation, and job…

Classic meets modern: How vending is evolving in the age of AI

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

As the industry shifts from analog to intelligent, always-connected devices, Carpenter and Laszig look ahead to what's next for automation, from expanding…

AiFi introduces ‘eddie’ API to power frictionless checkout, loss prevention

October 1, 2025

AiFi has launched eddie, an API that applies artificial intelligence to real-time spatial data, enabling physical spaces such as stores and stadiums to…

SandStar AI Vending Drives Revenue and Efficiency for WALL’s Ice Cream in Europe

In the competitive European retail market, WALL’s Ice Cream sought to enhance customer reach and operational efficiency. The brand turned to AI-powered…

Presented by SandStar

The human touch: How kiosks are transforming retail, restaurants

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Self-service kiosks have evolved from a novelty to an essential tool in retail and restaurants, streamlining operations and improving customer experience by…

Future-Ready Airport Kiosks: 3 Trends Transforming the Passenger Journey

As passenger expectations evolve and regulatory requirements shift, kiosk technology must keep pace - offering smarter, more flexible, and inclusive solutions…

Presented by Zebra Technologies

Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Awards extend call for submissions

September 3, 2025

The nominations deadline for the Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation (ARKI) Awards has been extended to Friday, Sept. 12. This gives innovators more time…

Simbe brings real-time visibility to fresh departments, tackling shrink, food waste

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Grocers facing high shrink and labor costs in fresh food departments are turning to Simbe’s blend of robots and sensors, a self-service style solution that…

The future of campus dining? PizzaForno thinks it’s a 24/7 pizza vending machine

On this episode of the Automation and Self Service Podcast, we're diving into one of the hottest trends in food tech: 24/7 pizza vending. My guest is Travis…

Celebrating the future of self-service: Nominations for the 2025 ARKI awards closing soon

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Nominations are closing soon for the Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation (ARKI) Awards, a celebration of the companies, technologies and visionary innovators…

The future of travel is here: Don't miss this webinar on airport kiosk transformation

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

August 21, 2025

Discover how to stay ahead of the curve and design an airport experience that is smarter, more accessible and truly future-ready.

From vending to vision: How automated retail can go beyond convenience

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Keynote speaker Josh Rosenberg shares insight on his upcoming session at the 2025 Automated Retail and Kiosk Innovation Show, where he'll discuss how operators…

Three Hot Trends in Airport Kiosks

A look at the latest innovations helping to deliver seamless airline travel experiences.

Presented by Zebra Technologies

The automation of eco-friendly cleaning with Mr. Turtle

In this episode of the Automation and Self-Service Podcast, we're exploring an innovative solution tackling one of the biggest environmental challenges of our…

Revolutionize Your Retail Operations with Four-Wall Service Coverage

Retailers rely on many customer-facing technologies—from self-service and POS systems to robotics—to deliver a top-tier customer experience. With such a…

VenHub opens 24/7 smart store in Hollywood, expanding autonomous retail footprint

July 11, 2025

VenHub Global Inc., a company specializing in autonomous, AI-powered retail, has opened an additional 24/7 Smart Store in Hollywood, California, located at…

Vidir launches automated stadium merch vending

June 27, 2025

Vidir Solutions, a company specializing in automated storage and retrieval systems, has launched its Merchandise Vending Machine. Its inaugural installation…