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AI Vending Machines

Smart cabinets for chilled and frozen products with automated checkout. Customers tap to pay, open the door, take what they need and close it. Machine recognises the items and charges for what was taken.

What Makes AI Vending Work

Open-Door Shopping

Customers browse the shelves and pick products directly.

Several Items, One Visit

AI recognition charges for everything taken, with no barcode scanning.

Chilled or Frozen

Chilled cabinets, a dedicated freezer and a freezer with selectable modes.

Connected Management

Remote sales and stock visibility through the manufacturer's platform.

Self-Service Without the Spiral

An AI vending machine lets customers choose directly from the shelves instead of selecting a product code and waiting for an item to drop. AI product recognition identifies what was removed, so several products can be bought in one visit without scanning each barcode.

Our AI vending range brings together two manufacturers, HAHA and SandStar, with formats from a 580 mm-wide compact cabinet to double-door, display-led and freezer models. Start with the products you want to sell, the space you have and the demand you expect, then compare the cabinets that fit.

Know the Running Costs Before You Order

The equipment price is only one part of the decision. HAHA machines carry fixed service charges of £26.50 per month per machine, plus 0.6% of card sales and £0.08 per order. SandStar machines have fixed connected-service costs of £68.02 per month, covering the SandStar platform, payment service and managed 4G, plus 0.6% of card sales and £0.03 per order. There is no separate SandStar AI-recognition fee. Delivery is shown separately on each product page.

How an AI Vending Purchase Works

The standard UK payment package on HAHA and SandStar machines is a PAX contactless terminal with Shift4 merchant setup. Each machine needs a working internet connection, the product range set up and a test transaction before sales open.

Tap to Pay. Present a supported contactless card or mobile wallet. 

Open the Door. The door unlocks after payment authorisation.

Take Your Items. Choose one or more products directly from the shelves.

Close and Checkout. The items taken are identified and payment is completed .

Find the Right AI Vending Machine for Your Site

Tell us about your location, the products you want to sell and the demand you expect. We'll help you compare HAHA and SandStar formats and confirm access, capacity and setup before you order.

Request a Smart Vending Quote

Tell us what you need and get buying guidance from the team.

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