The Sony Vending Machine

June 15, 2006 on 11:43 am | In interesting, sony, technology |

Sony Vending Machine
Sony is introducing their own electronics and media vending machines in three malls this week. These machines will dispense electronics such as Sony PSPs, memory cards, headphones, etc, and media such as UMDs, DVDs and CDs. Currently the test locations are located in Atlanta; Boulder, Colo.; and Santa Rosa, Calif.

These robotic stores will come in two flavors; a 4-foot version, and an 8-foot version. Both will be equipped with a color touch screen, which will display product information, specifications, as well as movie trailers and music videos. Purchases will be made by swiping a credit or debit card. Cash will be not accepted at these machines.

Once a purchase is made, a robotic arm will locate and retrieve the item, and sensors will ensure that item is properly dispensed. The purchase information is updated over the internet, and sent to a fulfillment center for analysis and rapid product replenishment.

Sony hopes to have 10 of these robotic stores installed in malls, airports and grocery stores by the end of the year.

Source NYTimes

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  1. From Coke machines, to snack machines to card machines to electronics and media vending machines ?

    Comment by Rose — June 16, 2006 #

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The Sony Vending Machine

June 15, 2006 on 11:43 am | In interesting, sony, technology |

Sony Vending Machine
Sony is introducing their own electronics and media vending machines in three malls this week. These machines will dispense electronics such as Sony PSPs, memory cards, headphones, etc, and media such as UMDs, DVDs and CDs. Currently the test locations are located in Atlanta; Boulder, Colo.; and Santa Rosa, Calif.

These robotic stores will come in two flavors; a 4-foot version, and an 8-foot version. Both will be equipped with a color touch screen, which will display product information, specifications, as well as movie trailers and music videos. Purchases will be made by swiping a credit or debit card. Cash will be not accepted at these machines.

Once a purchase is made, a robotic arm will locate and retrieve the item, and sensors will ensure that item is properly dispensed. The purchase information is updated over the internet, and sent to a fulfillment center for analysis and rapid product replenishment.

Sony hopes to have 10 of these robotic stores installed in malls, airports and grocery stores by the end of the year.

Source NYTimes

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