TR49: VendNova

NUR' MAIZATUL WARDAA BINTI YUSAINI Kolej Poly-Tech MARA Bangi

VENDNOVA: REDEFINING SMART RETAIL INNOVATION 

 

Nur’ Maizatul Wardaa Binti Yusaini1, Nurul Jannah Binti Basarah2, Nur Sufi Alyaa Binti Shahrul Anuar3, Nur Alya Binti Pauzan4, Nur Maisarah Binti Mazlan5, Nor Hadza Binti Nor Yadzid6.

 

1) Kolej Poly-Tech Mara Bangi, Malaysia, (Email: [email protected])

2) Kolej Poly-Tech Mara Bangi, Malaysia, (Email: [email protected])

3) Kolej Poly-Tech Mara Bangi, Malaysia, (Email: [email protected])

4) Kolej Poly-Tech Mara Bangi, Malaysia, (Email: [email protected])

5) Kolej Poly-Tech Mara Bangi, Malaysia, (Email: [email protected])

6) Kolej Poly-Tech Mara Bangi, Malaysia, (Email: [email protected])

 

——————————————————————————————————————————Abstract

Conventional vending machines are mainly designed to dispense standard snacks and beverages, limiting their ability to accommodate unique or customised products. This reduced product diversification and business opportunities while failing to meet evolving consumer demands. To address these challenges, this project introduces VendNova, a next generation smart vending machine that integrates Internet of Things (IoT) technology with intelligent, modular and user-friendly features. 

VendNova supports cashless payments, power bank rental, modular product compartments, LED digital displays and accessibility-friendly functions. Its innovation features include an Artificial Intelligence (AI) based recommendation system, robotic dispensing, recyclable packaging return slots with reward incentives, real-time product making displays and Smart Energy-Saver “Night Mode” technology. Kinetic energy floor sensors and anti-theft alarm lighting further enhance sustainability, operational efficiency and security. 

By integrating automation, sustainability and accessibility into a single platform,VendNova offers a flexible retail solution that improves customer experience, expands business opportunities and supports the advancement of smart, sustainable automated retail technology in Malaysia. 

 

Keywords

Smart Vending Machine1, Internet of Things (IoT)2, Cashless Payment3, Robotic Dispensing System4, AI Based Recommendation System5, Robotic Dispensing6, Recyclable Packaging Return Slot 7, Real-Time Product Making Displays8, Smart Energy-Saver9.


can refer here for the document version: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ipjQa5bb6znV3s8UsrCNvMnUP1yhBFl0/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=108026592764111328611&rtpof=true&sd=true