Automated vending machine with IoT infrastructure for smart factory application

Abstract Vending Machine (VM) is a beverage that can operate in a standalone manner to serve beverage or snack purchase transactions. VM technology, especially in the development of the Internet and smart business, has progressed and easier for users, in this case, the seller, the buyer, and the developers. The Internet of Things (IoT) is a new technology paradigm envisioned as a global network of machines and devices capable of interacting with each other. The IoT is recognized as one of the most important areas of future technology and is gaining vast attention from a wide range of industries. The true value of the IoT for enterprises can be fully realized when connected devices can communicate with each other and integrate with vendor-managed inventory systems, customer support systems, business intelligence applications, and business analytics. This article offers a conceptual VM, the system design using e-money payment and online information management. Major components of the machine are, a scanner to take the input from users, large storage space to store the beverages and snacks, sensors to detect the motion, inventory monitoring system to keep track of the storage, and an inventory monitoring system.