Thinking about 24/7/365 service to students? Buy yourself a robot. That’s what SUNY New Paltz did. Well, not really, but close. This story highlights a self-contained, refrigerated vending machine that looks like an aisle in a supermarket. The machine offers up to 200 items that are must needs for campus living. Referred to as the “ultra-convenience store” the system accepts cash, credit cards, dining cards, and flex cards. The article mentions that there are other university locations including Ohio Northern University. Perhaps soon we can start offering textbooks this way too. 
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Robots in Campus Stores
Thinking about 24/7/365 service to students? Buy yourself a robot. That’s what SUNY New Paltz did. Well, not really, but close. This story highlights a self-contained, refrigerated vending machine that looks like an aisle in a supermarket. The machine offers up to 200 items that are must needs for campus living. Referred to as the “ultra-convenience store” the system accepts cash, credit cards, dining cards, and flex cards. The article mentions that there are other university locations including Ohio Northern University. Perhaps soon we can start offering textbooks this way too. 
