The Future of Human Interaction: Kiosks as the New Normal
September 16, 2025
The future is about new a balance between human and machine interaction. The Touch Screen Self-Service Kiosk is leading this shift, allowing people to choose their preferred method of service.
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Choice:
Customers will have the option to use a kiosk for a quick, routine transaction or speak with an employee for a more complex question or a personalized recommendation. This model empowers the customer.
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Elevating the Employee:
By handling mundane tasks like order-taking and payment processing, kiosks free up employees to focus on what they do best: providing high-quality customer service, solving problems, and building relationships. A study in the QSR industry found that employees reported a 40% increase in job satisfaction after kiosks were installed, as their roles became more focused on hospitality rather than just transactions.
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Scalability:
For new businesses, kiosks offer a scalable solution for growth. A small business can start with one kiosk and add more as it grows, without having to hire a new employee for every increase in customer traffic.
The kiosk is not a threat to the human worker. It's a tool that creates a more efficient and human-centered business model. It's the new normal for service.