15.6.13

Case Study--Smile-activated ice cream vending machine





(Unite 9)

The world’s first smile-activated ice cream vending machine, designed by Sapient Nitro, is based on the concept of “share happy”. For example, consumers walk up to the machine, smile and are award an ice cream as a prize. When its motion detectors sense someone is near, the machine beckons them to come closer and interact. Using facial recognition technology, it can then recognize a person's age, gender and emotion, and measure their smile using a "smile-o-meter". If their grin is wide enough, they get free ice cream. As for my project, I can utilize the concept of digital facial recognition, 3G and Facebook to create an industry-leading and innovative tea machine and brand. 

Reference:


TOM, E., 2012, The world’s first smile-activated vending machine,UNIT9 Ltd, Available at: http://www.unit9.com/project/smile-activated-ice-cream-machine/[accessed 15 June 2012]

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