Control A Vending Machine Via iPhone

Can’t figure out what to do next with your iPhone? Maybe you could rig a vending machine to offer you soft drinks via your iPhone. An MIT graduate did just that, as he purchased a vending machine on Craigslist to create the first iPhone-controlled vending machine. If for some reason your iPhone’s battery is flat, you’re still able to get your desired beverage, thanks to its support for touch sensors, and the traditional coin operation methods. Check out a video of it in action after the jump.