Bingobox

Bingobox is an unmanned convenience store startup operating in China.

BingoBox, a new convenience store in China has taken things to another level by automating the entire store. The BingoBox store is stocked with daily essentials — snacks, beer, and anything you might need on a late night grocery trip, all that’s missing is a regular staff. Shoppers scan a QR code to enter the store and pay for items via mobile payments. While an unmanned store sounds like a burglar’s dream, BingoBox utilizes sensors to ensure that every item leaving the shelves is paid for. While BingoBox is not 100 percent run by robots yet — a remote customer service is available and the store is restocked daily — it is definitely pretty close.