I love technology, especially when it shows up in everyday life. For example, I really liked the Coke Freestyle machine the first time I saw it. Today in the Minneapolis airport, I saw something I'd never seen before: completely digital vending machines. They had one for pop in which images of all the different options would slowly move down a three-dimensional spiral, occasionally doing a little dance to help attract passers-by. The nearby snack machine was similar. This would seem to be a great idea, as it's likely to attract more attention due to the bright and animated display. Also, it allows them to have more options, as they don't need to have a physical button on the front for each one. I suspect this is something I'll see more and more in the future.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
The Future of Vending Machines
I love technology, especially when it shows up in everyday life. For example, I really liked the Coke Freestyle machine the first time I saw it. Today in the Minneapolis airport, I saw something I'd never seen before: completely digital vending machines. They had one for pop in which images of all the different options would slowly move down a three-dimensional spiral, occasionally doing a little dance to help attract passers-by. The nearby snack machine was similar. This would seem to be a great idea, as it's likely to attract more attention due to the bright and animated display. Also, it allows them to have more options, as they don't need to have a physical button on the front for each one. I suspect this is something I'll see more and more in the future.
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