Sony PSP Robotic Store?

***Kaiser*** · June 15th, 2006, 20:33

I thought this was pretty interesting.

Ever in the need to pick up a quick birthday present while on the go, or grab a quick game fix while waiting for your flight at the airport? Looks like your cries for help have just been answered! Sony has just announced the new 'robotic stores' that they are testing and planning to releases around the US in strategic, high traffic locations.

At the moment, they are only testing these vending machines, so to speak, in Atlanta and Colorodo, but soon enough, we should start seeing these mini-malls popping up all over the US. Each station carries PSP units, games, accessories, and more; all of the items are lifted out and presented to you by a robotic arm, of course, after you have paid for the item by a credit or debit card. This is a pretty unique and futuristic idea Sony has up its sleeves, can't wait to see the 'robotic store' go gold in malls and airports all over!

Think other companies will follow suit or is this just a mistake on Sony's part?

Source-->PSP3D

**shadowprophet** · June 15th, 2006, 20:40

A machine like this wouldnt last a day in my city.
It would be raided the first night by thives.

worst idea in history!!

Im off to sleep ~Night people.

**SSaxdude** · June 15th, 2006, 20:48

I bet that machine has horrible customer service.

**mavsman4457** · June 15th, 2006, 20:52

^ Hahahaha. Yah I bet it would be stolen from but you also gotta think that they would take steps to prevent that from happenning.

**Physicist** · June 15th, 2006, 21:19

reinforced lead outer casing and a titanium alloy sheild over the screen.

**mib_** · June 15th, 2006, 21:22

Originally Posted by Physicist

reinforced lead outer casing and a titanium alloy sheild over the screen.

then they would nick that just for the scrap value.

**mat_dizzy** · June 15th, 2006, 21:32

hmm, im getting a feeling sony are doing drugs and getting drunk as they havent got a clue!

im no way saying sony are bad but c'mon, who puts all that amount of valuble stuff in a glass cabinet open to anyone to nick...

quite intresting though, see how well it does