John Murn has announced his new vending machine Lisa, calling it the future of auto retail. To be released in May, Lisa is a glass fronted vender that accepts multiple cashless payment options before unlocking the door and allowing the customer to make selections of food or any item. Smart shelves detect when items are removed and the account is charged when the door closes. Additionally, Lisa recognizes users, learns their preferences and rewards them with loyalty promotions.
It will compete with Amazon Go because it is scalable, Murn explained to Forbes in an interview. With this concept, Murn can offer stores a shelf or a few shelves instead of a full-store concept with Amazon Go, Murn is quoted as saying. The Forbes profile begins with Murn's early experience in vending and how it has evolved to this point. Lisa prototypes are already in the field and Murn is getting orders from all over the country, cites the Forbes article.
