Vending machines (自动售货机) are small machines. There are usually goods like drinks and snacks inside them. Vending machines are open for 24 hours a day. And they don't need workers.
Thanks to Maggi, making mashed potato (土豆泥) is now easy. In Singapore, many stores have Maggi mashed potato machines. "Hungry" buyers only need to place a cup on the machine and press the button (按钮). Then, hot mashed potato will fill your cup.
In Nanjing, China, you can buy fresh crabs (螃蟹) from a vending machine. There are five different types of crabs. The price of each crab is between 15 to 50 yuan. To keep crabs alive, the machine's temperature (温度) stays at 5℃.
In US, with MooBella Ice Creamery Machine, you can make your own ice cream in 40 seconds. There are 12 flavors. If you want, you can also add chocolate to your ice cream.