The era of fully unmanned processes is coming: Soft ice cream vending machines subvert industry efficiency standards

SevenCloud Technology, a leading unmanned retail equipment company, offers a fully automatic soft-serve Ice Cream Vending machine. By integrating AI visual recognition, robotic collaboration, and an IoT management system, it is the first in the world to achieve unmanned operation from cup collection to finished product delivery. This reduces labor costs by 90% and redefines the industry standard for commercial soft-serve ice cream machines.

The robot mode, coupled with a robotic arm equipped with a 0.2mm precision pressure sensor, enables precise operations such as gripping paper cups, dispensing sauce, and adding toppings. In tests at Beijing's Bird's Nest, the soft-serve ice cream vending machine operated continuously for eight hours without any problems, achieving a cup positioning accuracy of ±1mm, completely eliminating the overflow and tilting issues common with traditional equipment.

The 8L large-capacity tank, coupled with a low-material warning system, can produce up to 60 cups of milk on a single replenishment. The system utilizes food-grade silicone tubing and an automatic cleaning process, extending the milk's freshness period to 7 days.

It can dynamically analyze sales data and launch a "second cup half price" promotion during holidays. A case study of a commercial complex showed that this function increased the average order value of the equipment by 25%.

The multimodal interactive terminal integrates a 21.5-inch capacitive touchscreen and voice recognition module, supports global language customization and payment methods, and has a response speed of ≤ 0.3 seconds. It is suitable for both elderly and children.

During a pilot operation at a tourist attraction in Hangzhou, traditional automatic ice cream machines generated an average daily sales of approximately 3,200 yuan, requiring three employees to work in shifts to add raw materials, clean the equipment, and troubleshoot. However, under the same site conditions, the new generation of automatic ice cream making machines achieved an average daily sales of over 13,000 yuan through 24-hour uninterrupted operation and a dynamic pricing strategy, and only required one operation and maintenance staff to manage 10 devices.

We've integrated a UV disinfection system into the equipment. The equipment's self-diagnosis system can predict 90% of potential problems, allowing us to complete 80% of repairs through remote guidance, reducing the average repair time from the traditional four hours to 30 minutes. To optimize energy consumption, we use a domestically-produced variable-frequency compressor, reducing operating power by 30%.

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At a trade show in Malaysia, a customer commented: "SevenCloud Technology's fully unmanned technology has transformed soft-serve ice cream Vending Machines from simple vending tools into smart retail terminals, driving the industry's transformation from labor-intensive to technology-intensive."

This model has passed CE certification, and its core components are made of 304 stainless steel and food-grade contact materials. We have already received multiple orders from Southeast Asia, Russia, and the United States.

About SevenCloud Technology

SevenCloud Technology is a leading Chinese developer and manufacturer of intelligent self-service equipment. Focused on technological innovation in unmanned retail devices, such as commercial ice cream and cotton candy machines, SevenCloud serves customers in 110 countries and regions worldwide. With the mission of "reshaping retail efficiency through technology," SevenCloud Technology continues to drive intelligent upgrades in the unmanned retail industry.