Robotic food kiosk market projected to top $1.75B by 2036

July 28, 2026

The global market for robotic food kiosks and vending systems is projected to grow from $188 million in 2026 to $1.75 billion by 2036, representing a compound…

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…

Enhancing the Hotel Guest Experience Through Intelligent Self-Service

The hospitality industry is rapidly embracing self-service technology as hotels look for ways to improve guest satisfaction, reduce front-desk bottlenecks and…

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Another Alaska town deploys a wellness vending machine

July 27, 2026

Seward, Alaska, officials and the Qutekcak Native Tribe have introduced a community wellness vending machine offering free health and hygiene products around…

New Jersey libraries host aging services kiosks

July 27, 2026

The Division on Aging in Union County, New Jersey, will hold Aging Services Kiosk events throughout August at Clark Public Library and other libraries across…

German health kiosk records nearly 2,500 consultations in 2025

July 27, 2026

A community health kiosk in the Aachen region of Germany recorded 2,483 initial and follow-up consultations in 2025, according to an Ad Hoc News report.

Nigeria powers youth businesses with 50 solar kiosks

July 24, 2026

Nigeria's Nasarawa State has distributed 50 solar-powered digital business kiosks to young entrepreneurs as the pilot phase of an economic empowerment program…

Pakistan launches self-service kiosks for overseas identity cards

July 24, 2026

Pakistan's National Database and Registration Authority has introduced self-service kiosks at selected registration centers to make identity services more…

Oklahoma naloxone kiosks face uncertain future

July 24, 2026

Oklahoma organizations that inherited naloxone vending machines from a discontinued state program are trying to preserve access to overdose-prevention supplies…

Sirius Flex brings vending, amenities to EV charging sites

July 24, 2026

Sirius Buildings has introduced Sirius Flex, a prefabricated amenity structure designed for electric vehicle charging sites, according to a press release.

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…

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…

IBASE Collaborates with AMD to Advance Physical AI Innovation

The Relationship Strengthens IBASE's Ability to Deliver Intelligent Robotics Solutions with Greater Flexibility, Scalability, and Long-term Platform Support

Ford reviews self-checkout kiosks after more workers fired over alleged snack thefts

July 23, 2026

At least four additional Ford employees have been fired recently over accusations that they took snacks without paying at self-checkout kiosks inside company…

Blood pressure kiosks bring free heart screenings to Charlotte YMCAs

July 23, 2026

The American Heart Association - Greater Charlotte and the YMCA of Greater Charlotte have installed self-service blood pressure kiosks at four YMCA locations…

Juneau health vending machine blends lifesaving, cultural care

July 23, 2026

The Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska has opened a vending machine offering free health and healing supplies in downtown Juneau…

Border control kiosks at Iceland airport remain offline

July 23, 2026

Self-service passport-control kiosks installed at Iceland's Keflavik International Airport in October remain out of service after failing operational tests…

Defibrillator kiosk installation draws criticism in English town

July 22, 2026

A communications kiosk equipped with an automated external defibrillator has drawn criticism after being installed on King Street in Stanford-le-Hope, England…

Mount Grace Hospitals launches patient service kiosk, digital portal

July 21, 2026

Mount Grace Hospitals Inc. in the Philippines has introduced two connected digital services intended to simplify patients' interactions with its hospitals…

Race fans return nearly 6K containers through EcoVend machines

July 21, 2026

EcoVend by Reconomy collected nearly 6,000 single-use cans and bottles through reverse vending machines at the Formula 1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone…