ecoATM: Recycle Cell Phones & Music Players for Cash
Now, shifting forward to more contemporary vending needs, consider this reverse vending machine (that gives rather than taking money!) known as the ecoATM. It rewards responsible cellular phone recycling not just with cash but also convenience.
You place your old mobile (or music player in the machine, and the same kiosk spits out cash after scanning, testing and evaluating the device. It also offers to let you donate the funds to charity, should you so choose.
Eatwave: Hybrid Vendor Cools & Heats Food & Drinks
The Eatwave is another innovator, back back in the realm of more conventional vending: food. Unlike its cold-centric cousins, however, this machine carries both cool beverages and hot meals in case you want something warm but are without a microwave.
Touch-Screen Machine Also Recognizes Returning Customers
And here is one that plays on all the latest technology: a translucent touch-screen vending machine from Sanden that also has facial recognition programming – it activates when you approach, and recommends things based on previous purchases, while still letting you see through to what is inside.
Anger Release Machine Supplies Dishes Designed for Destruction
Dubbed destruction therapy, this Anger Release Machine really lets you get the lead out – or maybe even the silver and fine china, as it were. Instead of more conventionally useful wares, it contains breakable dishes for you to smash and let out your frustration.
