AI Open-Door Smart Vending Machines Arrive in Chai Wan
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On 25 October 2026, the South China Morning Post reported that AI open-door smart vending machines have arrived in Chai Wan for residents to try. Residents scan a QR code with their phones to open the door, take Coca-Cola, oolong tea and crisps, and close the door to complete the transaction, worth HK$60 in total. The machine detects items as they are taken and charges immediately, dispensing with the traditional steps of inserting coins or selecting products. The report only mentions Chai Wan residents trying the machines and does not state the operator, the number installed or any follow-up promotion plans.
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- 南華早報·香港AI Open-Door Smart Vending Machines Hit Hong Kong as Chai Wan Residents Scan to Take Goods with Instant Payment
Residents in Chai Wan tried an AI open-door smart vending machine, scanning a QR code with their phones to open the door, taking Coke, oolong tea and crisps, and closing the door to complete the transaction, worth HK$60 in total. The machine detects goods as they are taken and deducts payment instantly, dispensing with traditional coin insertion or product selection steps.
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