Robotic stores from Sony
Posted on Jun 14, 06 11:07 PM PDT

These Sony Robotic Stores come in two versions - a 4-foot wide model and the 8-foot wide version. So far, three of such kiosks have already been installed in Atlanta, Santa Rosa, and Boulder, with plans to increase the number of robotic stores to 10 before the year is over. Payment mode is available via credit/debit card only, effectively shutting off the under-18 market. An interesting idea mooted was the addition of a USB port to allow on-the-spot sales of MP3 files. Sony is experimenting with this idea because consumers have already warmed up to automated checkouts in grocery stores and online sales systems.
Your Comments
Comments will be published immediately if you use a Disqus, Facebook or Twitter account. Anonymous comments will be moderated.
Legacy Comments
By Sharon , 26/06/06 2:30 PM (CommentID #023003)
Where exactly is the machine in Atlanta? If anyone knows, can you send me an e-mail @ sistrwmn15@yahoo.com ? Thanks!
Featured Posts
Top Stories
Nvidia fighting Intel with...humor?
Brainwave Sofa knows what you are thinking
Windows 7 smashes Microsoft sales records
Motorola Droid Review
Dell Adamo XPS hands-on and final pricing
eStarling 802.11n Touchscreen Connected Frame
Bring TIM targets business meetings
Novation Launchpad unveiled
Microsoft Courier user interface in action



