Last Updated on May 18, 2026 by Craig Allen Keefner
Retaurant Self-Service – Kiosks, Drive-Thru, Menu Boards and more.
The Self-Service Innovation Pavilion at NRA Show 2026 (Booth #5829, North Building) showcases a fully integrated, enterprise-grade self-service stack for restaurant operators.
This is not a single vendor display—it is a coordinated ecosystem covering:
- Kiosk hardware
- AI and conversational interfaces
- Regulatory and Accessibility compliance (ADA / EAA / UL / HIPAA / FDIC)
- Payment orchestration
- Edge computing infrastructure
Designed for 5–7 year lifecycle deployments, the pavilion demonstrates how to avoid fragmented pilots and deploy scalable, standards-based self-service systems.
Participating Companies (2026)
In-Booth Demonstrations
- Pyramid Computer – POLYTOUCH kiosk platforms
- Vispero/TPGi – Accessibility (JAWS, screen reader compliance)
- Urway Holdings – Conversational AI / voice ordering
- Sitekiosk – Secure kiosk software / device lockdown
- Innovative Technology – Biometrics / identity validation (if confirmed)
- In Attendance and Available to Meet
- Nanonation
- best known for Clover integrations using AI
- Here are Square Menu Boards and Drive Thru
- Square PR
- Datacap — all types of payments
- Storm Interface — will be part of Vispero demo
- KIOSK — this is the kiosk that Vispero is using
- Nanonation
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Platform & Infrastructure
- Intel – Edge compute platform (vPro / AI acceleration)
Presented By
- The Industry Group (TIG)
- Kiosk Manufacturer Association (KMA)
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Pictures
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Background — The Self-Service Stack (What You’ll See)
Layer 1 – Edge Compute
Intel-based platforms enabling:
- Local AI processing (low latency)
- Reduced cloud dependency
- Enterprise remote management
Layer 2 – OS & Device Management
- Secure lockdown (Sitekiosk)
- Fleet orchestration
- Long lifecycle stability
Layer 3 – Applications
- Ordering workflows
- AI-assisted upsell
- Voice interaction (URway)
Layer 4 – Accessibility (Critical)
- Screen reader integration (TPGi)
- ADA / EN 301 549 alignment
- EAA readiness (2026 enforcement)
Layer 5 – Payments
- Modular terminal integration
- Secure transaction orchestration
- Future-ready for Android POS ecosystems
Layer 6 – Physical Kiosk
- Pyramid POLYTOUCH systems
- Modular, serviceable hardware design
- Enterprise deployment ready
Who to Meet at Booth #5829
- Craig Keefner – Strategy, lifecycle planning, global benchmarks
- Accessibility specialists (TPGi)
- Hardware engineering (Pyramid Computer)
- AI / voice experts (URway)
- Software / security (Sitekiosk)
Event Details
- Event: NRA Show 2026
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Dates: May 16–19, 2026
- Booth: #5829 (North Building)
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NRA 2026 NORTH HALL – OPTIMIZED TECH WALK
🔵 START / HQ ANCHOR
- KMA / TIG – Booth 5829
👉 Use this as:
- Meeting point
- Reset point
- Content capture (notes, photos, quick posts)
🔶 PHASE 1 – SELF-SERVICE + KIOSK CORE (Immediate vicinity)
Stay in your aisle cluster first.
- Apex Order Pickup Solutions – 5821
- Clover – 5834
- 365 Retail Markets – 6064
👉 Why first:
- Immediate adjacency to your booth
- Sets baseline for kiosk + pickup + POS convergence
🔶 PHASE 2 – POS / PAYMENTS ROW (Move East/Southeast)
Cluster all transaction-layer players together.
- Square – 6007
- Toast Inc. – 7012
- SpotOn – 5639
- Verifone – 6362
- PAX Technology – 6054
- Global Payments – 6427
👉 Focus lens:
- Who owns checkout?
- Who integrates kiosks cleanly?
🔶 PHASE 3 – VOICE AI CLUSTER (Move North/East sweep)
Now switch mental mode to AI evaluation
- SoundHound AI – 6857
- Code Factory – 6773
- Hostie AI – 5559
- EatFuti.AI – 8308
👉 Ask same question at every booth:
“What % of orders are fully automated today?”
🔶 PHASE 4 – EDGE COMPUTE / HARDWARE ROW (Continue North)
Now pivot to your Intel / lifecycle / retrofit story
- NCR Voyix – 6227
- Advantech – 6470
- Axiomtek – 5649
- IBASE Technology – 8414
- NEXCOM USA – 8515
- MSI Computer Corp. – 8513
- Lenovo – 6479
👉 Focus:
- Edge AI readiness
- Retrofit vs replace viability
🔶 PHASE 5 – KIOSK + INTERFACE LAYER (West sweep)
Now loop back toward interaction layer.
- Elo – 6045
- POSBANK Co., Ltd. – 5728
- ID Tech – 6775
🔶 PHASE 6 – AUTOMATION / ROBOTICS + PICKUP (Southwest return)
- Bear Robotics, Inc. – 6217
👉 Tie back to:
- Labor reduction vs kiosk ROI
🔶 PHASE 7 – PLATFORM / DATA LAYER (Final stretch back)
- DoorDash – 5653
- Uber Eats – 8021
- Placer.ai – 7270
- Paytronix – 5631
👉 Focus:
- Who owns customer relationship?
🔵 RETURN TO BASE
- Back to Booth 5829
👉 Immediately:
- Capture notes
- Draft LinkedIn post
- Identify top 3 insights of the day
FAQ
What is the Self-Service Innovation Pavilion?
A multi-vendor, integrated demonstration of enterprise self-service systems for restaurants.
Is this focused on kiosks only?
No. It includes AI, voice, accessibility, payments, and infrastructure.
Why is accessibility included?
Compliance with ADA and EAA is becoming mandatory—not optional—for self-service.
Is this relevant for small chains?
Yes, but especially critical for mid-to-large operators planning scaled deployments.
Plan Your Visit
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Location: McCormick Place, North Building, Booth #5829
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Dates: May 16–19, 2026
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Strategic Resources: Floorplan | Registration | Exhibitor Toolkit
Ready to modernize? Text 720-324-1837 or email [email protected] to schedule your booth tour.
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