ChefGenie's 120 vending machines islandwide to serve food from eight homegrown F&B brands

More local food and beverage firms are turning to autonomous kitchens to help them diversify revenue while tackling rising rentals and manpower costs. An example of these are AI-powered vending machines, which authorities say could be a game changer for the industry. Eight homegrown brands will be available at ChefGenie's 120 vending machines islandwide. Instead of microwaves, induction cookers are used to heat up the food. Aikit, the company behind the vending machines, plans to install 300 units around Singapore by 2026. Ivy Chok reports.