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Vending machines have been around for a very long time. The first company to use vending machines for vending machines appeared in Great Britain back in 1887. Today, Japan is considered the leader in the number of machines. There, the share of trade through vending machines exceeds 60%, that is, there are 20 residents of the country for each vending machine. Japan is followed by the United States and European countries, where, according to the latest data, there is 1 machine gun for every 40-100 people.
Considering the pace at which the vending industry is moving forward, it is not surprising that the number of types of goods that appear inside the vending machines is constantly growing. In our TOP, we have collected 90 unusual ideas vending machines from all over the world. It was decided to exclude, perhaps, only the most common - for example, machines for the sale of coffee and carbonated drinks, snacks, jewelry. So, let's start with the most banal and move towards the craziest!

90. Machine for the sale of ties

If suddenly a Japanese in a hurry to work or a business meeting has forgotten a tie at home, he will not have to puzzle for a long time where to buy a new one. It is enough to find the nearest "tie machine", and the business reputation is saved. Such machines are indispensable in cases of spilling coffee on a tie.

89. Cotton candy vending machine

Cotton candy can be sold not only by a good-natured pink-cheeked uncle with an ingratiating smile, but also by a vending machine. The process is fully automated: you just need to fill a special container with sugar on time, add water and clean it once a week. If a few ice ago such devices were found only abroad, today they can also be purchased in Russia.

88. Vending machine for the sale of electronic cigarettes

Due to the fashion for healthy image life and the ban on smoking in in public places, electronic cigarettes are in high demand. Looking at this, the entrepreneurs decided to sell them through vending machines. To sell these products, there is no particular need for sellers who also need to pay salaries.

87. Bananomat

Spotted in Tokyo in 2010, this bananomat vending machine could be used to buy heels of fresh bananas. The fruits are kept refrigerated inside, which allows them to wait for their client. It is interesting that bananom machines have long been tested on Russian soil. Back in 2008, the fruit company JFC tried out selling bananas through vending machines, having installed several such machines in St. Petersburg schools. To prevent bananas from losing their presentation, they need to be changed to fresh ones every two days.

86. Ice Machine: Ice Vending Machine

Well, who does not like to drink a glass of cold sparkling soda, aromatic juice or a mug of foamy beer in hot summer? Especially for those who want to quickly chill their drink, there are ice makers. As a rule, ice is given out in cubes, and the water for it goes through several degrees of purification in order to meet the hygienic standards of drinking water.

85. Book vending machine

The business is famous, but not as widespread as the vending trade of newspapers and glossy magazines. Well, really, what kind of literature can be sold in vending machines, especially those located at train stations and in the metro? Easy detectives on the road, yes, perhaps, bestsellers. There is not much good fiction in the machines, and how to read the annotation to the work is also not entirely clear: you definitely cannot do without a special display with information.

84. Board Game Machine

If the sale of DVDs through vending machines is already almost out of demand, then board games are unlikely to ever become outdated. So the Japanese entrepreneurs decided, who decided to trade. board games using vending. Many well-known games, for example, "Monopoly", can be purchased from the machine.

83. Rice Vending Machine

Rice in Japan is the number one product, and it would be very strange if the Japanese did not trade it through vending machines. This 24/7 vending machine, for example, sells rice immediately in 10 kg bags. Why waste time on trifles if we are talking about national love?

82. Vending trade in children's designer

LEGO constructors can also be sold through vending machines. Designer is quite popular and popular entertainment, besides, the shelf life of such a product is not limited in any way. This proprietary automatic machine, for example, was installed by a famous brand at one of the railway stations in Munich.

81. Automatic "All the way"

This German machine, called the Berlinomat Design Automat, is perfect for those who love spontaneous travel. It is located on the territory of train stations and sells accessories, shoes, clothes and other things necessary for long journeys.

80. Vending wine trade

There are wine vending machines in Europe and the USA. Two supermarkets in Pennsylvania were among the first to try this type of vending. The devices were equipped with an alcohol tester - the car will not serve drunk customers. In addition, the client is required to present documents to prove age and look into the security camera so that the security guard can approve or cancel the purchase.

79. Tapkomat

Sometimes you can even buy slippers from the vending machines. For example, the Havainas brand became famous with its "tapkom" in Sydney in 2012. To make it easier for customers to make their choice, a tooltip was drawn on the floor with traces of different sizes. Another "slipper" with beach shoes was created by the American shoe chain Old Navy. The company launched a promotion that allowed anyone to get a sneaker for free for a Twitter post with the address of the device's location. The location of the machines, according to the company's plan, changed daily.

78. Butcher's Machine

One of the pioneers in the vending trade in meat was the hereditary butcher from Spain Mikel Izarzugaza. In his family shop, a vending machine was installed to sell a variety of meats, deli meats, sausages and sandwiches. Products are loaded into the machine as they are sold, which allows them to be always fresh. You can shop in 5 languages, including Basque and Castilian.

77. Automatic machine for spare parts for furniture

Why not sell furniture spare parts with a vending machine? Especially if you are a world famous chain, and your furniture is in almost every home. Everything is quite simple: the same spiral dispensing mechanism, the same appearance, only on the shelves are various fasteners, screws and other trifles.

76. French fries machine

For many entrepreneurs who follow the novelties in the world of vending, it is no longer a secret that vending machines are actively mastering the preparation of fast food. This fries vending machine opened in Brussels in 2013. The cooking time for potatoes is only one and a half minutes. The buyer is given a 135 gram serving, a sauce of choice, a bag of salt and a plastic fork. According to the Belgian culinary tradition, potatoes are fried in beef fat.

75. Cupcake Vending Machine

Who told you that only perishable products can be sold in vending machines? This is not necessary at all. The main thing is to equip the machine with unusual products, which will be swept from the shelves before they disappear. For example, in the United States, the confectionery company Sprinkles Cupcakes decided to sell cupcakes - small cakes made from pastry with cream. To keep the products fresh, you need to monitor the machine every day, that is, there will be no passive business in the case of cupcakes.

74. Vending machine for the sale of bicycle parts

Auto parts vending machines appeared in 2013 in New York Brooklyn. They work around the clock and offer cyclists the most necessary little things. Cyclists do not have to wait in the morning to, for example, purchase a repair kit, bike light, new camera or other items. At the time of the appearance of such machines, the cost of goods varied from $ 5 to $ 30.

73. Bicycle helmet rental machines

Another one interesting idea in this area - bicycle helmet rental. Messages about the appearance of the first such units can be found in messages for 2010 and 2013. News heroes are Australian Melbourne and American Boston. In both cases, it was about rental, but Australian customers were also able to purchase a helmet permanently.

72. Lampomat

The Savelovsky Machine-Building Plant announced the creation of such a machine a few years ago, and Mosenergosbyt became the project partner, in the building of which the first such machine was installed. To protect the products from damage, the developers had to make an elevator delivery mechanism. At the end of 2015, the opening of vending machines for the sale of LED lamps was also announced in Zelenograd, Moscow Region.

71. Umbrella Vending Machine

In cities like St. Petersburg, you can't do without an umbrella. But if he is suddenly not at hand, then vending machines for their sale will come to the rescue. The first such devices appeared in the Northern capital in 2011. Prior to that, "umbrella machines" had long been known in Japan and Great Britain.

70. Vending machines for forgetful mums and dads

WeGoBabies machines are designed for parents who forgot to take diapers, food, pacifier and other little things for their child. The assortment of the machine includes napkins, drinking cups, rattles, baby food, sunscreen and so on. The company installs its devices in airports, amusement parks, museums and shops.

69. Vending machines for soccer balls

From time to time in different parts of the world there are machines that sell soccer balls. And this is not surprising, because football is considered the number one sport on the planet. An increase in the number of such units is observed on the eve of or during major championships, especially when it comes to the country hosting the world championship or continental championship. Sometimes they are installed for other reasons as well. This machine, for example, is installed in a sports complex in New York, allegedly due to the fact that during field battles, participants often lose their balls, and they constantly need a quick replacement.

68. Sports nutrition machines on demand

Automatic machines sports nutrition SuppNow is much smarter than regular sports food machines. When using them, it is not necessary for a person to understand the numerous names and brands. It is enough to indicate your need, and the machine will suggest the necessary supplements by itself, from supplements from burning fat before training to replenishing energy after exercising. The company installs its devices directly in gyms.

67. Vending machine for farm salads

This vending machine from the Farmer's Fridge startup has become famous for its environmental friendliness and customer care. The harvest is harvested at 5 o'clock in the morning, and by 10 o'clock the salad and snacks are packed in jars and stand in the window. At 6 pm all prices are automatically reduced by exactly one dollar. The salad jars are made from biodegradable plastic and can be returned to the designated bin.

66. Mashed potato dispenser

This machine from the well-known brand Maggi is capable of dispensing cardboard cups with ready-made mashed potatoes. These units were most popular in Singapore, where they were installed everywhere. The machine instantly mixes boiling water and mashed potato powder. Then all this is poured into a substituted container, thickens and poured abundantly with chicken or meat sauce.

65. Automatic machine for brewing noodles

The Ramen-square was created by University of Chicago student Leonard Kahn to brew noodles. The American got the idea, of course, from the Japanese, but decided to improve it somewhat. The trick of the machine is that students must come with their own noodles, and the machine will cook it by itself. The device itself is desktop and resembles a kitchen counter, which is ideal for installation in student dormitories.

64. Vending machine for sushi and rolls

Japanese cuisine has conquered Russian gourmets so much that sushi and rolls will soon be not only served in every restaurant and cafe, but also sold through vending machines. Today, any entrepreneur who has an extra 150-200 thousand rubles can buy these. True, so far the "sushimats" themselves are not prepared, but only stored and cooled, so that the sushi chefs can not be fired.

63. Vending machines with comfortable shoes

Isabella Fendt, a student from Munich, came up with the idea of ​​installing machines with comfortable shoes in nightclubs. On herself, she more than once experienced what it means to dance in high heels, and then return home after a disco. This is how the first automatic machines with disposable ballet shoes appeared in Bavaria. The shoes come in different sizes and, of course, color, to be sure to go with an evening outfit. Similar vending machines, called Afterheels, were also installed in the UK.

62. Vending trade in medicines

Cities such as St. Petersburg and Moscow already know what vending machines selling medicines are, but for the rest of Russia this is still a novelty. In the United States, this type of vending has long been widespread. To purchase the necessary drug, you need to give the prescription to the vending machine. Thinking about installing something like this in our country, it will not be superfluous to re-read the legislation several times, which tends to change periodically.

61. Whiskey Vending Machine

Retro minute in our TOP. USA, 1964, bottled whiskey vending machine.

60. First aid machine

This vending machine contains first aid supplies for sunburn, cuts, blisters and bee stings, as well as bandages, rubber gloves, hydrocortisone wipes and gauze compresses. The machine was invented by 14-year-old American schoolboy Taylor Rosenthal while working on a project for the School of Young Entrepreneurs. While playing for his high school baseball team, he noticed that with minor injuries it can be difficult to find a regular band-aid nearby. The teenager refused to sell his idea even for $ 30 million.

59. The Vending Machine Selling Everything

Zoom shop machines and similar units of other names are representatives of automatic kiosks that can be found today in the USA, Europe and Japan. Their assortment is much wider than conventional vending machines, so you can buy anything from ordinary carbonated drinks to tablets.

58. Sake vending machine

Agree, it would be surprising if sake was not sold in Japan for bottling through vending? Sake is an integral part of this country. Just like fig. This machine-bartender is the one who offers traditional Japanese alcohol to those who wish. With steamed beer.

57. An automaton that forces you to do physical exercises

This machine is called the Nike FuelBox, and it brings people a healthy lifestyle. It was created for the owners of Nike's FuelBand fitness tracker, which allows you to score points and achievements for performing specific exercises. These glasses have become a kind of currency for which you can buy branded clothes in the machine.

56. Bookcrossing machine

An automatic machine invented by the creator of vending bookcrossing Dinah Clark. Buying a book from a vending machine for $ 2, but after reading it, do not throw it away, but hand it back into the vending machine. The project was conceived as a charitable project: part of the proceeds from the operation of the machine went to the construction of schools in Africa.

55. Bibliomat: a vending machine for old literature

The creator of this machine is Stephen Fowler, the owner of The monkey's paw, a Canadian second-hand bookstore. the receiver, after which the device will give out a book randomly selected from 50 copies.

54. Manicure Machine

Vending machines capable of manicure appeared (guess where?) In Japan. The first apparatus was constructed there back in 2002. Today, the number of such units around the world has increased markedly, but not all customers can entrust nail care to machines. In this area, there is a strong attachment to a person - a reputable master.

53. Pizza mate

Perhaps this will be news to you, but pizza machines appeared already in 2009. The first machine capable of baking pizza with fresh ingredients was developed by Torghele. In front of the client's eyes, the machine mixes flour and water, kneads the dough, adds fillings of choice. Today pizza machines are produced in many countries of the world, including Russia. You can learn more about how to open a pizza business.

52. Dirty water vending machine

By dropping a dollar into the Dirty Water vending machine, choosing one of the flavors (malaria, cholera, typhoid, and so on), a person can get a bottle of contaminated water. Believe it? Of course, this is not true. In this unusual way, UNICEF decided to draw the attention of New Yorkers to the problem of the lack of clean water for children in disadvantaged countries in Africa. The slogan under which the donation machine worked - “Only $ 1 is required to provide a child with a clean drinking water within 40 days ".

51. Weapon Vending Machine

This machine would probably be among the most original examples vending, if it also worked for real. The rally is that money can be thrown into the machine, but the machine will not give out the weapon. Thus, the South African Union Gun Control Alliance decided to urge citizens to reduce the number of guns on hand. The machines were installed in malls and college campuses, and all citizens' money went as donations to the union fund.

50. Pornom

In Japan, you can easily find slot machines with porno magazines. In general, as you will see further, scrolling through the material to the end, this is only the lesser of the evils that the Japanese are capable of in relation to intimate vending. In Russia, the trade in porn magazines is unlikely to take place. In any case, when one of the entrepreneurs tried to sell porn films in Voronezh through a vending machine, the law enforcement agencies immediately reacted.

49. Burritos Vending Machine

Burritobox machine made for Mexican food lovers who know how to make burritos. It appeared in California, in Beverly Hills, where it was prepared from the eggs of "free" layers, which had never been sharpened in poultry farms. The cooking time is only 60 seconds.

48. Vending baguette trade

The street vending machine capable of selling hot bread was invented by the French baker Jean-Louis Ash from the city of Moselle. The refrigerator of the device can simultaneously store up to 120 semi-finished products, which are baked in an average of 10 seconds each. For his invention, the Frenchman even received the Grand Prix of the President of France.

47. Meaucomat

The Polish vending machine Miaukomat advertises cat food. But in order to get a free sample, a person needs to meow loudly and plaintively into the speaker, after which the device will give him cat food. Similar machines were displayed in several shopping centers and attracted increased attention from visitors with children.

46. ​​Vending machine for bras and underwear

Appeared in Japan back in 2013 at the Une NaNa Cool brand store in Tokyo's Shibuya shopping district. The operating principle of the machine is quite simple. To buy a bra, customers simply need to enter their size on an electronic display and pay a fee.

45. Graphomat: Vending machine with cans of paint

Graffiti cans are sold through the Graffomat vending machine. Several years ago, such machines began to appear in Europe and America. It is very convenient if you are painting the walls at 3 am and you suddenly run out of all paint. The idea is rather controversial - many consider such devices to encourage bullying. Although, if they were installed near gray and boring industrial zones and abandoned quarters, and not in the city center next to historic buildings, hardly anyone would have strongly objected.

44. Automatic machine with emergency contraception

Emergency contraception is available to students at a vending machine at the University of Shippensburg in Pennsylvania. In addition to condoms in the car, you can find morning pills after intercourse and pregnancy tests. In general, a machine with condoms today is a fairly common thing and has long received its name - condom. It is already possible to meet condominiums in large cities of Russia.

43. Fish vending machine for animal feeding

The world's first fish vending machine for animal feeding was installed in 2010 at the Japanese Tobe Zoo. In this way, the administration decided to fight those visitors who ignore requests not to feed animals with fast food and various harmful products.

42. Vending machines for soap on tap

Several vending machines for the sale of soap, rinse aid and liquid powder for filling have been installed in supermarkets in Spain. The local manufacturer has several times reduced its costs for water consumption, production of plastic and cardboard, and buyers were able to dose their purchases and significantly save.

41. A machine that allows you to win a drink for a virtual trick

This Pepsi machine was installed as a promotional campaign for the World Cup and won a bottle of soda for doing virtual stunts. For example, you need to hold a virtual ball on your foot for 30 seconds, going through different tests. The performance of the tricks is monitored by special motion sensors.

40. Toilet paper vending machine

39. Vending machine for baking pancakes

This domestic unit called "Blindozer" is capable of preparing pancakes in the presence of a buyer. Moreover, pancakes are prepared with fillings, which can be loaded into the machine up to 30 different types. The customer's order is completed in just 2.5 minutes. Also, the machine is unique in that it can monitor the expiration date and independently turn off the supply of missing products.

38. Machine with a man inside

This machine is more of a marketing ploy than a business idea. So, in order to gain brand loyalty, Nestle once put people in their machines in London. The machines that talk to a person are called the Human Vending Machine. When buying chocolate bars, the "live" machine talks to the client, gives the purchase in person and gives a hint as to which candy is better to choose. In addition, such a machine is extremely polite and will never allow itself not to give back the change.

37. Christmas Machine

Another example from the same series. The "walking" Muji Christmas Machine that appears every Christmas on the main street of Barcelona. Inside the apparatus is a salesman posing as Santa and offering city residents to buy holiday souvenirs.

36. Vending sale of scooters

Chinese inventor Wang Yixing came up with a way to fit dozens of scooters into a vending machine. Instead of creating a new bulky unit, adapting it to the delivery of scooters, she decided to put her hand to the scooters themselves. Wang Yixing made them foldable. As a result, the buyer receives a flask 50 cm long and 6.5 cm in diameter from the machine. When folded, the scooter can easily fit into a regular backpack, and if necessary, it can be “unfolded” without any problems and used for its intended purpose.

35. Vending aquarium

An automated aquarium from the Sea of ​​Desires company allows you to feed the fish for 100 rubles. You don't need to do this yourself - the aquarium will do everything itself. All you have to do is enter the bill into the bill acceptor. Oh yes, you also need to make a desire. The machine is magic! Well, as an advance payment, the device will immediately give you a souvenir magnet with the symbols of the World Wildlife Fund.

34. Martini Vending Machine

How many martini machines have you met in your lifetime? In this machine, developed by the Russian company EmWi, this alcoholic drink is loaded directly into bottles, and directly from them is poured into a glass from the tap. The device is equipped with a flow-through cooler and two channels for dispensing different types alcohol.

33. Fish broth vending machine

When the first such machines from the Nitanda company appeared in Japan, people wishing to make a purchase lined up, and sales from one machine reached up to 200 bottles a day. The fact is that the Katsuo Dashi fish broth is a traditional ingredient in most Japanese dishes. Soups, sauces and main courses are made from it. The most expensive broths you can buy from these vending machines are flying fish broths. The cheapest are kelp.

32. Seed Bomb Vending Machine

In the United States, there are vending machines for the sale of seed bombs - plant seeds formed together with compost and clay into balls. Seed bombs are very popular among greens and hobby gardeners. They are usually thrown into areas devoid of vegetation or to restore lost forest cover. Gardeners love seed bombs for not having to make holes or seedlings for them. In addition, this is a convenient way to annoy a neighbor, without entering a private territory, planting weeds in his garden.

31. Machine for the exchange of things

This slot was invented in 2012 by Brooklyn-based designer Lina Fenkito. Unlike most slot machines, Swap-O-Matic allows you not to buy a new item, but to get rid of something you don't need or get a necessary item for free. Simply put, it is an automatic things exchange machine. To use the machine, you need to create your own account and get points that you can both earn by leaving things in the machine and spend by getting them from it.

30. Canned Bread Vending Machine

What-what? Yes, no muffins or even cakes, namely canned bread! The machine, as you might guess, comes from Japan. If desired, the buyer can choose bread stuffed with pieces of chocolate, coffee or fruit.

29. Airports Poster Printing Machine

Once the Dutchmen Thibault Bruna and Olvier Jansen noticed that to meet people at airports, people use homemade posters and banners, often using even sheets. Then they decided to create a special machine for the rapid production of posters. Today such machines are installed in the airports of the Netherlands, Belgium, England and Canada. To create a poster, you need to select or upload a background, set the size, print the text, decorate it and deposit an amount from 10 to 20 euros, depending on the size of the poster.

28. Automatic machine that prints literature on the cash register

In French Grenoble, in several public places, it was decided to place machines that allow printing short stories on the cash register. The length of such a cashier's check ranges from 8 to 60 centimeters. The author of the "literary-vending" project was the French publishing house Short Edition, which specializes in short literature in the "three-minute reading" format.

27. Chicken egg vending machine

If in Russia they started talking about machines for trading chicken eggs quite recently, then in Japan and the United States they have not surprised anyone for a long time. There, similar devices appeared in the 40s of the 20th century! As you might guess, they are usually cells so that buyers can get their eggs out of them on their own.

26. Jinsomat

The German brand Closed decided that buying jeans should be as easy and simple as chips or chocolates. After that, “jeansomats” appeared in Italy, working on the same principle as conventional vending machines. The first such machine opened at the Florence airport and was intended for travelers who did not have time to run into a clothing store before leaving. The main disadvantage of the idea is that you need to know your size exactly, because the machine works without returns.

25. Art Vending Machine

Art-o-mats is a series of old cigarette vending machines that have been adapted to sell small art and souvenirs. In the early 2000s, several dozen of these machines were placed in museums in the United States. All souvenirs were only 3 by 5 inches in size and were made by hand by about 300 artists who participated in the project. It could be anything from photographs to sculptures. 50% of the proceeds went to the author, the rest went to the budget of the company servicing the machines.

24. Vending machine-restaurant

There are vending machines in Amsterdam that offer customers a full range of dishes, comparable to the assortment of an entire restaurant. The menu mainly contains ready-made fast food that only needs to be heated. The automatic fast food chain is called FEBO, the concept of which is the so-called "wall of cells", united by a single payment system. Such machines have been operating in Holland for over 70 (!) Years.

23. Automatic key making machine

In the United States, automatic machines have long been engaged in the manufacture of duplicate keys. All you need to do is insert the original key for scanning, select the key design and wait for the shape to be cut. The cheapest way is to make a regular duplicate. If you order a "printed" key, painted, for example, in the colors of your favorite team or the national flag, production will cost more.

22. Vending machine for black caviar and delicacies

This is one of the famous machines that was installed in the prestigious Los Angeles area of ​​Beverly Hills. These machines sell dozens of varieties of black caviar, as well as other delicacies such as snails and truffles. All this is suggested to be eaten with mother-of-pearl spoons. The prices in the machine correspond to the pretentiousness of the machine. For example, in 2013, a buyer had to pay $ 500 for an ounce of beluga caviar.

21. Automatic breathalyzer dispensing condoms

A machine called Johny be good was installed for a PR campaign by one of the English dating sites. By blowing into the tube of the breathalyzer, the client can get a free condom. However, to do this, the degree of his intoxication must satisfy the conditions for healthy sex. There are 10 such degrees in total, ranging from the "Sober" category to the "End of the Game" category.

20. A machine that sells booklets on Judaism

In 2009, vending machines selling religious brochures appeared in Jerusalem. For a small fee, everyone could receive a piece of Jewish wisdom, such as portions of the Torah and other religious texts. Inside you can also find books and video tutorials on religious topics.

19. Church Candle Vending Machine

Candle vending machines are common in some European countries. They are installed neither more nor less in churches and cemeteries. In particular, similar units are found in the churches of Barcelona and in the cemetery of the Finnish city of Tampere. The idea has a pretty sensible start. Since the church shops are open only during certain hours, it is not possible to buy candles in the evening or at night. On the other hand, the desire of entrepreneurs to increase profits in such places may seem quite blasphemous to many.

18. Vending machine for feeding stray animals

This machine gun from Turkey can hardly be called a “soulless machine”. Good deeds can be done with it. Namely - to feed stray animals. Moreover, in order to start the feed dispensing mechanism, the used feed must be lowered into the vending machine. plastic bottle... The company that developed the machine managed to do both a charity event and a profitable business at the same time, because the cost of the collected container exceeds the cost of feed.

17. Vending machine selling syringes to drug addicts

This machine, originally from Berlin, was invented as a method of combating the spread of HIV and hypatitis. He sells sterile syringes for drug addicts. If you think that this machine is unique, then you are greatly mistaken. In Europe, no one is surprised at machines that sell sterile needles and syringes. For example, in France there were 250 such machines back in 2003.

16. A vending machine selling crack pipes to addicts

And this machine, too, cannot be blamed for the lack of humanity towards drug addicts. For just a few cents, he allows addicts to purchase a clean crack pipe. It was installed at the Addiction Resource Center in Vancouver and caused a lot of controversy among the Canadian medical community regarding the fact of its existence.

15. Vending toilet

The development of the Russian company "CLEAN TOUCH LTD" allows you to solve such an intimate problem as the cleanliness of contact with the toilet seat. Many people are categorically afraid or disdain to sit on toilet seats in public places. All sorts of tricks are used, from the stored newspapers as bedding to the adoption of the "pose of an eagle". Instead of this torment, the company proposes to equip the toilet bowls with a system for automatically wrapping the lid with disposable film, as well as a wall sensor that will avoid unnecessary touches. The second part of the device is a payment receiver, which is mounted on the wall.

14. Vending machine for toy breasts

Not all Asian women can boast of large breasts. But what can I say, even a "bad" for many of them is the ultimate dream. So it is not surprising that such unusual machines can be found in Asia. It is not known for certain whether these breasts are used as a safe alternative to implants, or whether it is such a kind of anti-stress toy for men who are experiencing a shortage of large sizes.

13. Bicycle rental machine

It may seem surprising for Russians, but the first automatic machine that allows you to rent a bicycle without human intervention was opened in Holland back in 2006. The author of the development called Bikedispenser was the company of the same name from Amsterdam. Bike dispensers allow you to rent a bike in 15 seconds and are installed at metro stations, entertainment centers, parks and parking lots. After ordering, the bike automatically "floats" out of the hole in the device.

12. Stress Relief Machine

The Passive Aggressive Anger Release Machine is the name of the apparatus developed by designers Yarisa and Kublitz. This is the only device in our rating that allows you not to receive or exchange something, but to destroy it. For example, if your boss got you, you can put money in a bill acceptor and destroy a vase or a porcelain figurine with delight on your face.

11. Vending machine for sleeping

The development of the Russian company Arch Group has the self-explanatory name SleepBox. These are machines that, for a fee, allow you ... to climb inside and relax! The size of the "Slipbox" is only 3.75 meters. Inside there is a bed, a table for a laptop, a mirror, a TV and several chargers for a laptop. These private spaces are ideal for airports, train stations and hostels. There are both single and double vending machines on sale. Usage time - 15 minutes or more.

10. Vending machine for celebrities

No, with this machine you will not be able to buy yourself Lepsa or Lady Gaga. Firstly, because the Icon Vending Machine is Japanese and the stars "in it" are exclusively Japanese, and secondly, it does not sell stars. He only sells a short meeting with them. This vending machine is located in one of the Tokyo cafes called Noodol Cafe, and the user only gets the opportunity to be served by the chosen star. You can talk to her, but no more than three minutes. Among the celebrities are Japanese fashion models, participants in reality shows and youth pop groups.

9. Vending machine for trading live worms

Selling live bait through a vending machine is a common thing for entrepreneurs from the USA and Europe. Fishermen do not like this kind of vending. Interestingly, there are experiments on opening machines with bait in Russia, for example, in the Kaliningrad region, where they were among the first to figure out how to trade in worms. The main thing is not to confuse maggots or bloodworms with human food.

8. Vending machine for live rhinoceros beetles

In Japan, sales of rhinoceros beetles through vending machines are well established. Along with hamsters, cats and other animals, these creatures are favorite pets of local residents. Moreover, in Japan they love to arrange fights of rhinoceros beetles. Males are valued most for their large horns, so they cost about three times as much as females.

7. Vending machine for live crabs

If machines with live worms and rhinoceros beetles can still be imagined somehow, then an apparatus selling live crabs cannot even be dreamed of. But no, it exists. In China, live crabs are chilled and stuffed straight into the spiral mechanism of a soulless machine. The creatures are in a sleepy state and "come to life" under the influence of heat. The Japanese (not without them!) Have their own alternative to such an apparatus - it is allowed to catch arthropods with the help of a mechanical arm.

6. Vending machine for champagne with gold and Swarovski crystals

A luxurious champagne vending machine from one of the largest producers of this drink, the Moet & Chandon brand, was installed several years ago in London on the eve of Christmas. The machine, trimmed with gold and 350 Swarovski crystals, was equipped with a gilded lift to deliver champagne to the window. The drink was dispensed to the customer along with a glass and a sterling silver straw.

5. Vending machine for marijuana

In the United States, where more and more states are legalizing the use of marijuana for medical purposes, you can find these machines that sell herb. California was one of the first to have such devices, and other states followed it. Of course, you can't just get marijuana out of the machine. The developers have provided for identification using fingerprints, and the purchase is possible only with a prescription from a doctor. In addition, when trying to break into each such machine, a police outfit instantly arrives.

4. Vending machine for car sales

In Nashville, USA, Carvana decided to completely transfer this process to the Internet to develop the car trade. Customers are invited to pick up new cars through a 5-storey vending machine! The building is fully robotized and works like a conventional coffee machine. Having lowered a special coin into the slot-receiver, the buyer starts the dispensing process using mechanized manipulators.

3. Vending machine for selling luxury cars and renting yachts and mansions

Miami Beach has one of the craziest and most pompous vending machines that can buy everything from yacht travel to luxury mansion rentals, from buying a Bently car to a BMW motorcycle. The maximum limit for one purchase is capped at one million dollars. Of course, instead of all these cool things, the machine issues vouchers, which can then be exchanged for a purchase.

2. Goldomat: a vending machine that sells gold bars

The first "Goldomats" were installed in Frankfurt, Abu Dhabi, Madrid and Bergamo and allowed everyone to purchase gold bars weighing 1.5 and 10 grams. The gold rate is automatically adjusted every ten minutes. Naturally, the "zolotomat" is extremely secure against burglary. The name of this miracle is Gold to Go, which sounds somewhat pejorative in relation to the coffee-to-go machines and everyone who buys this coffee.

1. Japanese schoolgirl used panties vending machine

It sounds like a joke, but it's true. The first vending machines selling second-hand schoolgirls' wrap-around panties appeared in Japan back in 1993. Childhood and innocence in the Land of the Rising Sun are considered the standard of sexuality, so the demand for teenage sex in Japan is off the charts. It is said that the more lingerie was used by a schoolgirl, the higher the selling price of the item. And how do you order after that to talk about the depraved West and the chaste East?

No matter how hackneyed it may sound, but the main trend modern business is creative. And this phenomenon is based not on the ability to “give out something like that”, but on the ability to ask, the ability to ask questions.

This type of business as vending exists in our country relatively recently, in contrast to European countries and America. And it consists in the sale of goods using vending machines. Until recently, it was only drinks and food, but today a lot has changed. Inventors from all over the world have been able to bring their wildest ideas to life. This article contains the most interesting and strange ones.

Crabs from the vending machine

The vending machine, filled with live crabs, was invented by the Chinese. they have a fairly popular food product, and there is always a demand for it. It is surprising that these animals manage to keep life for quite a long time. At first, the inhabitants of China were not eager to buy crabs through vending machines, because they looked lifeless. As a result, it turned out that due to the low temperature, packed in an airtight material, the animals are in a sleepy state and therefore do not show signs of life. When this information became publicly available, the business immediately began to gain momentum.

The cost of one such delicacy is about 5 - 7 dollars, and on average, they are sold up to 200 pieces per day. However, the crab dealers did not stop at the achieved level. Taking care of maintaining interest in their products and competitiveness, if a buyer comes across a non-living crab, they offer compensation for damage in the amount of three units of this product.

Gold Bars Vending Machine

The first machine to dispense gold bars appeared in Frankfurt, and its idea belongs to the "Gold-Super-Markt" company. Such a device initially sold precious metal in the form of pieces weighing from 1 to 10 grams, and their value varied according to the received exchange data.

Later, similar machines from the "Gold-To-Go" company began to be installed in other large cities such as Abu Dhabi, Madrid and London. However, now, in addition to the standard ones, they began to issue bars weighing one ounce, which is equivalent to 28.35 grams.

Many people might think why not buy gold from the bank, if possible, instead of taking such a risk. But the advantage of an ATM over a financial institution lies in the speed of the transaction. So, for example, deciding to buy an ingot in a bank, you will spend up to three days, and through the machine - only a few seconds. As you can see, the difference is significant enough that one can think about the rationality of this idea.

"SleepBox" - rest machine

It is not surprising, but our compatriots also did not stand aside, and showed their creativity in the vending business. Not so long ago, the Russian company "Arch Group" surprised everyone with its development called "SleepBox", which is a small sleeping room (only 3.75 square meters).

It has everything you need: a bed, a laptop table, luggage space, and sockets. The interior of the box can be supplemented if desired.

Interestingly, the bed linen here changes automatically after each user. A special system is provided for accepting payment, and when the paid period ends, you will hear a sound signal.

It is advisable to install such cabins at airports and train stations, where people often have to spend time while waiting for their flights. They will also be in demand in shopping centers and other crowded places. And in the warm season, you can install cabins right on the street.

Bicycle rental through vending machines

The business idea for the creation of an automatic bicycle rental machine belongs to the Dutch, namely the company "Bikedispenser". Issuance and acceptance vehicle is the task performed by this unit. Therefore, through it you can not only rent a bike, but not buy it. In order to prevent the vehicle from being hijacked and returned safe and sound, the bicycles are equipped with special sensors.

It is interesting that such machines are located in various crowded places, so you can take transport in one settlement and return it in another. A day's rent will cost about three euros, and the machine will give you chewing gum or a chocolate bar.

The machine can accommodate up to 100 bicycles, and the period of their issuance and acceptance takes only 15 seconds. In recent years, ecological modes of transport have been gaining an increasing audience, so this idea can become quite profitable in our country.

Umbrella vending machine

Every person at least once in his life found himself in an unpleasant situation when he left the house without an umbrella, and on the way it suddenly began to rain, but it was too late to return home. Finally, this problem has been resolved, tk. in Japan, they came up with an apparatus in which you can buy an umbrella. These machines should become especially popular in those cities where precipitation is often observed, and they are already common in our country, but not as widely as they could.

Ties from vending machines

Such a device is designed for a fairly narrow audience. For example, he may be of interest to men who unexpectedly have a business meeting, but a tie was not at hand.

Manicure machine

Now, to make your nails beautiful and well-groomed, you do not have to go to an expensive salon, but you can use the services of a street machine. Such a device has already been installed in Taiwan and attracts the attention of many women. And his job is to apply various patterns to the nails that can be selected on the screen. This procedure costs about one dollar. The quality of the manicure, of course, will be lower than in the salon, but the price, you must admit, does not "bite" so much, and you will spend much less time.

Toilet paper machine

There are many different types of vending machines in the world, so you won't surprise anyone with them. However, the Japanese distinguished themselves again, they came up with a machine in which you can buy toilet paper. Basically, why not, suddenly someone urgently needs a roll of paper, and the store will not be nearby.

The vending business is growing at almost the speed of light. In many countries, people are happy to use vending machines - after all, it is convenient, fast, and most often inexpensive. The fantasy of entrepreneurs is limitless: every year they delight and surprise us with more and more unusual devices. We have made for you a selection of the most interesting vending machines that you cannot but pay attention to!

Selling live crabs

It was decided to sell these animals through vending machines in the city of Nanjing (China). In Chinese cuisine, a product like crabs is not something very exotic. Therefore, buying a couple of live crabs for dinner is a common thing for a Chinese. The crabs themselves are loaded into the apparatus in special containers with the necessary habitat. It may seem that the crabs are dead, but in reality, they are just sleeping. When the customer opens the sealed package, the crab feels warm and wakes up.

If there is a nuisance, and the crab still died inside the device, then the buyer who was unlucky enough to purchase it is offered compensation in the form of three free (and already guaranteed live) animals. Some of the vending machines of this network also give customers bonuses: a bag of ginger tea and a portion of sauce.

Sale of ties

Such vending machines are installed in several Japanese cities. The Japanese are business people and often go to work in full dress - you can't do without a tie. If you suddenly forgot to wear it at home or there was no tie suitable for the suit, you can buy it right on the street. Or you spilled coffee on your tie, and after half an hour important meeting? The nearest tie machine will save your reputation.

For our country, such a service, perhaps, would be somewhat unusual, and most likely not profitable. And the Japanese like it.

Sale of "Martini"

The concept of such vending was developed by the Russian company "EmWi". It differs from other vending machines for drinks in that it has a unique design and a system for pumping and storing liquid specially developed for this project, in this case, it is “Martini”. Inside the device, the drink is not stored in any separate container, but is loaded there directly in factory glass bottles. And thanks to a special system, it is poured directly from them into the glass from the tap.

Another feature that will delight lovers of this drink: such a machine is able to issue change in paper notes, unlike many other vending machines. Therefore, in order to drink a glass of "Martini" it is not necessary to change the money beforehand. Only one question arises: where to place vending in order to get the most profit?

Emotion Splash Machine

When you are angry and annoyed, you want to break or break something - this feeling is probably familiar to many. The Chinese decided to help people express negative emotions through an unusual vending machine. They set up a device filled with various items made of breakable material - porcelain figurines, cups, plates. The boss made you angry, you left the office, walked to the nearest vending machine, and beat your dishes as much as you like, thereby releasing steam.

I must say that the items for whipping in such machines are quite attractive, and sometimes it is even a pity to break them.

Selling marijuana

Such vending machines are installed in several states of America. Yes, these machines do sell marijuana, but not for recreational purposes, but for medicinal purposes. "Grass" is dosed in strict portions and it is allowed to buy it only if you have an identity document and a doctor's prescription. Compliance with these conditions is controlled by the police, but we do not know whether they are on duty around the clock near all such devices.

An automaton that recognizes you

The peculiarity of this vending is not what it sells, but how it does it. He only sells various drinks. But when a person approaches him, the device recognizes what the client's face looks like, determines his gender and approximate age. With this information in mind, vending offers several drinks that, in theory, the person might like. Apparently, such a service is designed for people who are often tormented by the problem of choice.

Sale of boiled eggs

And why, in fact, not? In a country where vending machines are found almost at every step (we are talking about the land of the rising sun), there is nothing to be surprised at. Machines selling raw chicken eggs whole trays, have been functioning for a long time, and are especially successful in rural areas. But the residents of the city liked the vending machines with already boiled eggs more. Didn't have time to have breakfast - you can have a boiled egg from the machine on the way to work. It's tasty, healthy and fast!

Nail Art Machine

This kind of vending can be found in Taiwan. It is made in a purely feminine style in bright pink shades, which attracts attention even from afar. Vending offers a variety of nail designs. You need to put your fingers in a special hole, and the machine will apply a pattern on your nails for just one dollar.

Such a manicure cannot even be called pretty, but many Taiwanese women use this service.

Selling pornographic magazines

Many people are embarrassed to purchase such products in stores. But in front of the machine you won't have to blush, which is of particular interest to fans of pornography and erotica. I must say that such devices are popular among both teenagers and people of age. So far, they are located only in the area of ​​railway stations in Asia. Indeed, what else to read (or watch?) On the road?

Silicone Breast Sale

In Asian countries, it is sold directly in vending machines. These are not implants, which are used during plastic surgery, but we can say, toy breasts. But they look quite realistic. The front wall of the vending machine is made of glass, so all available breasts are visible, and you can choose any shape and size.

How and why Asians then use these silicone breasts remains a mystery to us. Maybe as a stress reduction method? I squeezed and calmed down.

Sale of comfortable shoes

Entrepreneurs in the UK are clearly more practical than in Asia. Instead of stuffing female breasts into vending machines, they put comfortable athletic shoes in there. Such devices are especially popular, of course, among girls who love long walks in high heels. No matter how much they want to be beautiful, their legs get tired sooner or later. A device with comfortable shoes comes in handy. In my opinion, such devices would not hurt near every nightclub in our country.

Poems Vending Machine

In the United States of America, the vending business has also expanded into the arts and culture. There, for a small fee, the vending company can give you a few rhyming lines. This project can be called social rather than commercial. He does not bring much income, but little-known poets can declare their talent.

Sale of caviar

Eating red caviar is a purely Russian occupation. Moreover, only wealthy people can afford it. Therefore, vending machines with red caviar are still working only in the buildings of the Moscow city administration. A can of caviar in a vending machine costs a little more than a can of caviar in stores. However, such devices are popular. The authors of the project are still thinking about whether it is worth installing such devices on the streets and inside metro stations. For some reason, it seems to us that it is not worth it.

Less than a century ago, in 1920, the Czechs Karel and Josef Czapek, having drunk their beer properly, invented the word "robot" and dreamed about those times when, in order to add foam to their belly, they would not have to turn to the unpleasant face of a waiter. I threw a coin into the car - she silently gives you a bottle of Budvar.

The Czechs knew what they were thinking. After all, the first vending machine in history, that is, a vending machine, was invented and implemented in the first century AD by the great engineer of antiquity, Heron of Alexandria. After swallowing a coin, the device poured the buyer a portion of "holy" water. In 1888, the first gum machines appeared on New York City railroad platforms. And in 1932, the first Soviet automatic saturator for the sale of carbonated water appeared in the Smolny canteen in Leningrad.

Years passed and we got used to the fact that, turning to a soulless machine, you can buy cigarettes, Coca-Cola, beer, a glass of coffee or a condom. Robots supply people with paper money and plastic tokens, pay homeless people in small change for glass containers, and give the middle class books purchased over the Internet. We quickly get used to good things. Modern youth dreams not of a flying carpet, but of an ATM pocket ...

Vending machines are capable of selling everything, even drugs (there is also such a “maza” in some countries). We bring to the attention of the reader the most outstanding vending machines, working to the delight of the consumer masses in different parts of the robotic planet named Earth.

1. Vending machine for live crabs

If a real Chinese does not eat at least one crab a day, he is not quite real. A live crab, pulled out of water, spoils very quickly. Vending machines, installed in China the year before last, at metro stations in several major cities, sell crustaceans in a "dormant" state at the temperature of a household refrigerator.

Animals cost from one and a half to 7 dollars apiece, each "crabomat" sells up to 200 units of goods every day. If the consumer comes across a dead crab, then he receives three live free of charge in compensation.

2. Japanese umbrella machine

We change from the Chinese metro to the Japanese one. If, leaving at a distant station, a passenger discovers that there is a downpour on the street, and the protection from rain and snow is forgotten at home or at work, an umbrella vending machine will help him.

They write that similar copies of umbrella kiosks appeared in the UK. For there, too, it rains not on schedule.

3. Electronic librarian

In another cultural country, Canada, the central library has acquired an automatic machine that, without the participation of animated staff, gives out books, CDs, videos and video games to visitors at home. To use the machine, you need to insert a library card in the form of a magnetic card into the reception slot. The set of the device includes an urn for the return of information carriers, similar to a letter box for parcels.

4. Vending machine for porn magazines

Again, the Japanese are shocking. At the Meitetsu-Nagoya railway station, to the delight of adults and children burdened with fantasies, there is a unit that poetically sells, hmm, alternative literature with pictures.

The car opposite prosaically sells Asahi beer to Japanese citizens.

5. Yaykomat

The most tender food product- these are chicken or quail eggs. But they also manage to snatch people with soulless pieces of iron. Residents of rural Japan have recently been able to buy the freshest eggs from robots. Who, in turn, take the goods at dawn from the farmers. A package of unfertilized chicken eggs costs 200 yen. This is about 69 Russian rubles for 12 eggs.

6. Car selling toy cars

This machine, installed at one of the metro stations in Milan, is designed to protect parents from bored, boring children. In addition to cars of various colors and brands, this machine sells ... Rubik's cubes.

Apparatuses for the preparation and sale of live Siamese kittens, machines that sell currency at the pre-crisis rate, robotic systems for supplying beer to the city sewer bypassing human body, vending machines for the Motherland - all this is ahead of us, the main thing is to survive. In the meantime, let me continue with a plentiful overview of the most extraordinary and unexpected vending machines in the modern history of mankind.

7. Pontovo machine for car sales

The Italians, with their toy cars in their dispensers, inspired the technologically obsessed Japanese to create a machine that supposedly sells smart cars.

Why "ostensibly"? Because in fact, this iron box will not sell a car to anyone. The vending machine distributes advertising literature about smart cars to interested citizens, pushing potential clients car brand for purchase.

8. Hamburger in the streets of Holland

The gentlemen from the Netherlands have taken good care of satisfying the appetite of those who are used to eating on the go. Some people don't even have enough time to go to a cafe or canteen, and they eat fatty chips and sweet donuts without leaving the sidewalk. Now Dutch revelers and runners have the opportunity to save time and buy themselves a sandwich from the vending machine. The sandwiches are available in a range of fillings and sizes.

9. iPodomat

Every time, observing technical curiosities, we have to curtsey towards the Yabloko firm. A vending machine selling iPods "mini" and "shuffle", as well as batteries and digital cameras operates at the Atlanta airport (USA). It is very convenient for those who only at the last minute thought that in a flight across the ocean they need something to keep their ears busy.

In New York, there is the Chelsea Piers sports complex, where, among other sports, traditional football is played, which fans in the United States are few, but they are. During field battles, balls are often lost. In order for the players not to be interrupted in their search, the Nike company installed a vending machine on the territory of the complex for the sale of balls of a poisonous color and under the name Joga Three.

11. Black box with hemp

America is slowly legalizing marijuana for those who really need it. California was one of the first to authorize the sale of state-owned cannabis for medical purposes. Patients for whom the doctor prescribes marijuana receive a special card, according to which the drug is sold to them in specialized pharmacies from hand to hand. If there is a queue at the pharmacy for grass, or it is out in the yard at night, the shop is closed, a Los Angeles resident registered as an "official planokur" has the opportunity to buy cannabis from a vending machine. Identification takes place by fingerprint.

There are three such cars in LA. They work around the clock.

12. Bicycle mat

Unlike a fake smart car vending machine, this impressively sized vending machine actually sells bicycles to the population - for rent. He gives snickers or caramel for change.

Several dozen such amazing devices were installed in 2007 in the parks of cultural countries. The rental bikes are equipped with RFID chips and are signed, so they are unlikely to be stolen - it is more expensive for ourselves. Having passed through the park to the next bicycle, the client hands over the laiba to him and then goes on foot wherever he wants.

The public street marigold art machine was invented and implemented in Taiwan.

The user (face) selects a pattern in the menu on the screen, inserts a finger into a special hole and for about one American dollar the machine does the work of a manicurist. Halturit, it is true, but it turns out faster and cheaper. Beauty in Taiwanese is like that.

 

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