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How AI Vending Machines Work — Smart, Unattended Retail

ReyVend smart coolers use computer vision and incremental pre-authorization with instant settlement to deliver frictionless, cashless shopping—no apps, no barcodes, no waiting.

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Why ReyVend Is Different

Closed-loop AI checkout: grab-and-go with >99% accuracy.
Incremental pre-auth & instant settlement: no holds or delays.
Operator-first software: real-time inventory, alerts, promos.
Deployment at scale: built for operators, distributors, entrepreneurs.

Frictionless cashless checkout

Real-time stock & telemetry

Theft auditing & flags

Dynamic pricing & promos

How ReyVend Smart Coolers Work (Step-by-Step)

Infographic explaining how ReyVend AI Smart Cooler works step by step using computer vision and automation for frictionless vending transactions

1) Payment pre-authorization: tap/insert/swipe for pre-authorization (operator can set the minimum threshold).
2) Door unlock & prompts: once authorized, the cooler door unlocks; voice guidance starts and customer can open the smart cooler. Products and pricing are displayed on the card reader screen (Nayax S1U2 by Castles, Nayax VPOS Touch, or other integrated systems).
3) Shopping: customer removes items; “take whatever you like.”
4) Door close: automatic hinge or manual close.
5) Item detection & pricing: IP cameras and computer vision immediately identify items and compute total.
6) Auto-checkout (closed loop): pre-auth voided; final amount captured and settled instantly and a digital receipt is displayed.

ReyVend AI Smart Cooler vending machine with Nayax touchscreen payment terminal and credit card tap-to-pay system on mint green background

AI Vending Payments: Incremental Pre-Auth & Instant Settlement

Incremental pre-authorization holds a small amount, adjusts as items are removed, then captures only the actual total—eliminating pending charges and delayed refunds.

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Operator Analytics & Remote Management

Real-time sales, inventory, alerts, and route optimization in one dashboard. Configure pricing, promos, and SKUs at scale—built for operators and distributors.

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