News from Advanced Kiosk. TSA Touchless Identity Solution (TIS) pilot with 45 secure, touchless ID kiosks at 15 U.S. airports; the notable bits are the scale, TSA trust, and the speed/engineering story more than any new technical revelation. Core facts ASRC Federal (Agile Decision Sciences, LLC) and Advanced Kiosks completed a TSA TIS pilot deploying 45 kiosks at… Read More »
IAAPA Kiosk Update – 2025 In 2025 we are once again at IAAPA in Orlando . The IAAPA Expo in November 2025 takes place from November 17 to November 21, 2025 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. We are members of IAAPA. Use IAAPA Connect+ on mobile or Email [email protected] or text me at 720-324-1837… Read More »
Press release from Sitekiosk May 2022 – for more information you can email [email protected] Smart Kiosk Remote Control Touchless operation of kiosk or presentation devices – Available in combination with SiteKiosk Windows and SiteKiosk Cloud or Server The way people use terminals in public spaces is changing to comply with new hygiene guidelines. The new Smart Kiosk Control… Read More »
Global Entry Kiosk News From BiometricUpdate March 2022 Nice to see the units at DHS CBP from KIOSK in place. That custom design was a departure of sorts for KIS but it has shown its resilience, though it has changed over the years. DHS also utilized (or utilizes) the original Thinman design in the Global Entry program. In… Read More »
Checkout Kiosk Deployments for Grab-and-Go Markets Increase 235% Guests opt for a self-service option for 92% of retail transactions. The touchless component for this is provided by KioTouch. For more information on this solution contact [email protected] DENVER, Jan. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Impulsify, Inc. reports a 235% increase in deployments of their ShopPoP: Check-Out Kiosk in 2021. The hotel… Read More »
Touchless Kiosk News – Contactless Card Reader From Impulsify September 2021 In Brief New hospitality kiosk, contactless, which is designed for hotel food pantries and gift shops. Scan below and Pay and Go is the mantra and it makes a lot of sense. Having to wait in line for a bottle of water at the hotel can be… Read More »
Touchless Touch – Universal RFID Mobile Credential Readers Join us in welcoming our latest KMA Sponsor: ELATEC RFID. ELATEC has been in business for over 30 years. RFID is what they do—it’s all they do. And their RFID technology is the most advanced available today. This is in part why they are a market leader in Europe and… Read More »
KioWare Touchless Touch Screen Kiosk Software News release by KioWare 10/22/2020 In 2019 a study showed just how unsanitary quick-service restaurant kiosks are and how kiosks can put customers at risk for picking up a range of harmful bacteria. Shortly after this study was released the development team at KioWare began designing KioTouch, a touchless kiosk interface. Using KioTouch,… Read More »
Touchscreen Monitor – Touchless News Jim Kruper of KioWare interviewed — Big-Fintech interview page — Glen connects with the founders of four fintech companies- Icon Savings Plan, Illuma Labs, Kioware and Monit- with the most exciting new ideas at last week’s Finovate conference. Links related to this episode: BIG’s blog recapping Best of Show and other highlights: https://www.big-fintech.com/Media/Blog/ArticleID/647/Finovate-Fall Icon… Read More »
Pyramid Computer Shows Touch Control via Eye Please reach out for more information and use cases. Touchless By Eyes by Pyramid from Kiosk Manufacturer Association on Vimeo. More Pyramid News https://kioskindustry.org/pyramid-distribution-deal-with-pinntec-uk-operation/ https://kioskindustry.org/contactless-kiosk-temperature-checking-kiosks-are-coming/ https://kioskindustry.org/pyramid-computer-launches-health-screening-kiosk-in-fight-against-covid-19/ Posts 2026: 4,279
By: Chris Fravel, Marketing Specialist for KioWare Kiosk System Software COVID-19 has shifted the way we as a society views cleanliness and personal hygiene. There is a new importance placed upon these principles that many people are prioritizing over everything else in their day-to-day activities as evidenced by industries shifting to a mostly work-from- home -style schedule. When… Read More »
Are touchless temperature checks unreliable when it comes to COVID-19? Nice video coverage by LocalMemphis TV news channel Excerpt: Thursday Dr. Anthony Fauci advised that temperature checks are not reliable especially during hot days. “Dr. Fauci was just pointing out that some of the touchless thermometers are not perfect in the values that they give you,” said Threlkeld.… Read More »
Touchless Kiosks From the Paciello Group , a Vispero company and Laura Miller – Jul2020 — A post-COVID world has accelerated the adoption of a variety of technologies that provide customers and users with a contactless self-service experience. For example, contactless purchasing – historically used to describe the ability to pay via options such as Google Pay or… Read More »
Touchless Kiosk No frills. No fuss. Here’s a quick demonstration of KioTouch™! If you are interested in how KioTouch can help your company or organization achieve a new level of safety and sanitation, please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. KioTouch: Revolutionizing Self-Service – KioWare KioTouch allows the end-user to control a self-service kiosk using their… Read More »
New software product release by KioWare KioTouch™ KioTouch™, a revolutionary, touchless interface solution for self-service kiosks, is now available for download. KioTouch is KioWare Kiosk System Software’s actionable response to the COVID-19 global pandemic and will prevent the spread of potentially harmful microbes and pathogens between end-users. Empowering Users with Touchless Control KioTouch allows the end-user to control… Read More »
Touchless kiosk and Gesture Kiosk First released on PRNewswire and below content as echoed on Yogonet. They included the YouTube videos embedded for the gesture kiosk nav and the foot nav which is a “nice touch”. These technologies are truly a bit of a departure from the more conventional gesture kiosk technology usually presented. And this is the… Read More »
Hover Tap, Gesture, IR, Voice, AI, Foot & Mobile New hover tap technology from Nztech provides complete screen control with touching. Easy to upgrade exisitng screens — Editor Update August 2025 From Nztech.Ca — Experience the future with HoverTap™ Universal—an innovative solution that revolutionizes interactive kiosks and screens. With touchless navigation, users can effortlessly interact using gestures, enhancing… Read More »
Source article on Reuters Be sure and visit our summary page on Touchless Touchless Touch WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Alphabet Inc’s (GOOGL.O) Google unit won approval from U.S. regulators to deploy a radar-based motion sensing device known as Project Soli. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said in an order late on Monday that it would grant Google a waiver… Read More »
The $50,000 Question Why scrap a $4,000 stainless steel enclosure because a $400 PC or a $200 card reader is obsolete? The Compliance Hammer: HHS 504 and EAA 2025/2026. The Hardware Reality: Transitioning from “Passive Terminals” to “Edge AI Hubs.” Retrofit or Replace Toolkit — discount for NRA Section 1: The “Brain” Swap Legacy PC Assessment: Identifying the… Read More »
Upgrading Legacy Kiosks to Edge AI Don’t Rip and Replace: Adding 26 TOPS of AI to Legacy Kiosks for Under $200 The most expensive phrase in the self-service industry is “end of life.” AI accelerators for your PCs — This is a look at Hailo upgrade to PC. We also compare to the Giada alternative and cover Coral… Read More »
What Was Notable at HIMSS 2026 No one questions the importance of healthcare (here is our Hub for healthcare fyi). Sooner or later, it becomes everyone’s primary concern. The automation explosion that is changing human activities by the day is transforming healthcare in more ways than many people recognize. Those who attended last week’s HIMSS 2026 Las Vegas… Read More »
What It Means for Healthcare Kiosks Healthcare kiosks have spent the last decade optimizing the touchscreen experience—better UI design, faster workflows, and mobile-first patient journeys. But a demonstration circulating around HIMSS this year suggests the next interface layer may eliminate the screen interaction entirely. Researchers demonstrated a robot designed to teach artificial intelligence how to interpret human gestures.… Read More »
Self-Service and AI as Clinical Enablement Tool As we approach HIMSS 2026, the conversation around patient self-service has shifted from “digital novelty” to operational necessity. With widely reported staffing shortages and tighter margins, the question for leadership is no longer if you should deploy self-service, but how to do it without creating new liabilities. Effective deployment in 2026… Read More »
Visit Booth 3461 for Healthcare Kiosks, Touchless Tech, and Identity Solutions at HIMSS 2026 WESTMINSTER, Colo., March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Industry Group (TIG) and the Kiosk Association (KMA) will present a fully integrated, accessibility-focused self-service ecosystem at HIMSS 2026 (Booth #3461, The Venetian Expo, Las Vegas). With the May 11, 2026 HHS Section 504 deadline approaching,… Read More »
Visit Booth 3461 for Healthcare Kiosks, Touchless Tech, and Identity Solutions at HIMSS 2026 WESTMINSTER, Colo., March 1, 2026 — The Industry Group (TIG) and the Kiosk Association (KMA) will present a fully integrated, accessibility-focused self-service ecosystem at HIMSS 2026 (Booth #3461, The Venetian Expo, Las Vegas). With the May 11, 2026 HHS Section 504 deadline approaching, healthcare… Read More »
The Edge AI Paradigm Shift: Processing PHI on the Device The push to modernize patient check-in has led to a dangerous oversight in hospital IT. In the rush to implement touchless interfaces, voice recognition, and biometric authentication, many facilities are relying on cloud-based Artificial Intelligence. Bottom-line? For patient-facing kiosks handling PHI, edge inference should be the default architectural… Read More »
Forget the chatbot hype. The real revolution in self-service isn’t about generating text—it’s about local, split-second decision-making. For 2026, the baseline specification for kiosks and digital signage has shifted. We are moving away from reliance on unstable cloud connections and moving toward Edge AI Inference. Whether you are deploying QSR voice ordering (NRA), audience analytics in retail (NRF/ISE),… Read More »
Healthcare and Self-Service — Your Digital Front Door First Alerts — info good to know today — Compliance: ADA, Section 504 (HHS), and HIPAA. (e.g., “How the Lobby Kiosks meet the May 2026 deadline”). Under HHS Section 504, kiosk compliance is service-based, not web-based. If a kiosk controls access to a federally funded healthcare service, the service must… Read More »
Why Multimodal Interaction Is Replacing Single-Interface Design For more than three decades, interactive systems—from kiosks to digital signage to self-checkout—were defined by a simple formula: screen plus touch. That model powered the first wave of self-service and automated interaction across retail, healthcare, transportation, and government. But it is no longer sufficient. Today’s interactive environments demand more flexibility, greater… Read More »
Photo provided by the National Retail Federation. NRF Big Show 2026 Report One would be guilty of hyperbole to say that the NRF Big Show in New York City has become the largest self-service technology show in the world. But a veteran attendee can certainly say the number of unattended service exhibits has surged every year, driven by… Read More »
The Problem with Traditional Epic Check-In We are semi-experts on Epic Check-In as we utilize Optum for our healthcare and UNH. Last time just discussing the check-in process with my nurse raised my blood pressure by 20 points. Thedacare provides a nice template for improving check-in. Just providing a web login isn’t a good check-in. We note the… Read More »
The Industry Group & Kiosk Industry Group Unveil Major Announcements at NRF 2026 – Visit Booth 2203 WESTMINSTER, Colo. — January 6, 2026 — The Industry Group and Kiosk Industry Group are pleased to announce several major initiatives and recognitions in conjunction with the upcoming National Retail Federation (NRF) 2026 Big Show in New York City. Attendees are… Read More »
2026 Payment Perspective We subscribe to UCPs newsletter and recommend you do as well. Best to be educated by the best. Across the year, UCP expanded their portfolio of certified solutions, deepened processor alignment, and broadened supported device platforms. That work may sound incremental, but it sets the stage for a very different 2026—one where unattended payments move decisively… Read More »
Predictions from The Industry Group For more than two decades, self-service technology advanced in cycles—touchscreens improved, hardware got cheaper, networks got faster, and operators layered efficiency gains on top of familiar models. That era is ending. 2026 is not about incremental improvement.It is about structural shifts already underway becoming unavoidable. This pillar article outlines where those shifts converge—and… Read More »
Interactive Digital Signage FAQ Interactive digital signage uses networked screens that respond to users through touch, gesture, mobile, or sensors to deliver on‑demand information, wayfinding, or personalized content, rather than just looping passive messages. It sits between traditional “digital signage” and full self‑service kiosks: more engaging and flexible than a passive screen, but usually lighter‑weight than a full… Read More »