Glory is piloting two smart vending machines that enable consumers to purchase and reserve fresh salads, wraps or yogurts with their smartphones, then pick up their orders when they arrive, while the machine's 4G connectivity helps providers monitor conditions remotely.
Oct 20, 2021Commuters who pass through two railway stations in Germany are using Internet of Things (IoT)-connected vending machines to access fresh, locally sourced food, such as sandwiches and snacks. The solution is being provided by global technology company Glory as a way to bring fresh food products from neighborhood vendors to their customers without requiring a manned store. The solution, which is being deployed by Deutsche Bahn, is an IoT-based cellular-connected machine that cools, stores and dispenses food for customers.
The Glory solution includes a Web-based shopping site that customers can use to pay for and reserve food on their smartphone before reaching the vending machine. Cellular connectivity in the machine enables it monitor its own conditions and address any changes that might occur, such as increased temperatures or approaching expiration dates.
Continue reading: https://www.rfidjournal.com/iot-brings-connectivity-to-fresh-food-vending
Oct 20, 2021Commuters who pass through two railway stations in Germany are using Internet of Things (IoT)-connected vending machines to access fresh, locally sourced food, such as sandwiches and snacks. The solution is being provided by global technology company Glory as a way to bring fresh food products from neighborhood vendors to their customers without requiring a manned store. The solution, which is being deployed by Deutsche Bahn, is an IoT-based cellular-connected machine that cools, stores and dispenses food for customers.
The Glory solution includes a Web-based shopping site that customers can use to pay for and reserve food on their smartphone before reaching the vending machine. Cellular connectivity in the machine enables it monitor its own conditions and address any changes that might occur, such as increased temperatures or approaching expiration dates.
Continue reading: https://www.rfidjournal.com/iot-brings-connectivity-to-fresh-food-vending
