Richard Slawsky
Richard Slawsky
In addition to writing, Slawsky serves as an adjunct professor of Communication at the University of Louisville and other local colleges. He holds both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Communication from the University of Louisville and is a member of Mensa and the National Communication Association.
Recent Contributions
Kiosk standard update poses big airport challenges
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
Airports, airlines and technology suppliers are entering a critical stage in the transition to the latest Common Use Self Service standard, a move that…
read now
Morrison Healthcare, Blendid bring robotic smoothie kiosk to patient nutrition
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
Morrison Healthcare and food robotics company Blendid have deployed a robotic smoothie kiosk at Mayo Clinic's Methodist Campus in Rochester, Minnesota…
read now
Studies examine how self-service technology can expand health care access
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
This edition of our academic research roundup looks at two studies exploring how kiosks and vending machines could remove barriers to care in very different…
read now
AI age verification opens self-service opportunities
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
Retailers, regulators and technology providers are deploying systems that can estimate a customer's age in seconds, determine whether additional identification…
read now
5 small kiosk trends worth watching
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
Artificial intelligence may dominate the conversation around self-service, but many of the technologies quietly reshaping kiosk deployments have nothing to do…
read now
Nominations open for 2026 Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Awards
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
The organizers of the Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation (ARKI) Show are accepting nominations for the 2026 ARKI Awards, recognizing the companies, products…
read now
What 2 studies reveal about self-service success
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
Two academic studies suggest the most effective self-service deployments balance automation with accessibility and user-centered design. Although the research…
read now
The touchscreen isn't going away. It's getting company
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
As AI, voice interfaces, biometrics, QR codes and mobile technologies reshape self-service, some have questioned whether the touchscreen is becoming obsolete.
read now
Research shows healthcare kiosks are growing smarter — and more human
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
Four published academic studies suggest kiosk and vending technologies are becoming more intelligent, more accessible and more responsive to community needs.
read now
What happens to kiosks when they reach end of life?
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
Replacing aging kiosks isn't simply a matter of unplugging one unit and installing another. As the installed base of self-service kiosks continues to grow…
read nowSee More From Richard
Featured Vendor
With over 20 years of technical precipitation in the automatic identification industry, Newland AIDC possesses comprehensive embedded barcode scanning solutions to commit to the digital revolution in all walks of life.
Subscribe
Get the latest news and resources from Kiosk Marketplace.
