As the global retail, foodservice, and service industries accelerate their digital transformation, self-checkout systems have emerged as a core driver of operational efficiency and enhanced customer experience. According to the latest industry reports, the global self-checkout market is expected to grow from approximately USD 7.25 billion in 2026 to over USD 21.6 billion by 2034, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly 15%. This rapid expansion highlights strong market demand and sustained investment in automated checkout solutions.

As the development of smart cities and cashless societies accelerates worldwide, parking payment systems are becoming a key part of urban digital transformation. International news from Europe, North America, and Asia shows that traditional manned parking booths are gradually being replaced by automated parking payment systems.

Whether at airports, commercial complexes, or public parking lots, operators face the same question:

Can parking payments be more efficient, smarter, and truly unmanned?

With the continuous advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision technologies, AI photo booths are evolving from traditional imaging devices into intelligent self-service terminals that integrate image capture, data processing, and human–machine interaction. Globally, industries such as retail, cultural tourism, government services, healthcare, and brand engagement are increasingly adopting AI-powered photo solutions to enhance offline service efficiency and user experience.

As smartphones continue to play a central role in daily life, screen protection has become a high-frequency yet consistently problematic consumer service. Despite strong demand, traditional phone screen installation still relies heavily on manual labor, resulting in uneven quality, low efficiency, and rising operational costs. These long-standing industry pain points are now accelerating the shift toward automation and self-service solutions.

As the global mobile accessories market continues to expand, phone cases have evolved from simple protective products into highly personalized lifestyle items. However, despite growing demand for instant customization, DIY phone case vending machines still face critical industry challenges, including complex maintenance, inconsistent print quality, slow production speed, and difficulties in large-scale international deployment.

As global smart retail and self-service technologies continue to evolve, the screen protector vending machine for mobile phone is rapidly emerging as a high-growth segment within the intelligent kiosk industry. Driven by rising smartphone penetration, demand for instant services, and the expansion of unmanned retail models, phone screen protector vending machines are gaining strong momentum worldwide.

In the wave of transformation sweeping the global retail industry toward experience-driven and instant gratification models, a seemingly simple product—the phone case—is becoming the forefront of innovation. Consumers have grown weary of long waits for online customization and monotonous, off-the-shelf products. They yearn for unique self-expression, and they want it now. Who can meet the growing demand for “instant personalization”?

While phone case vending machines are now commonplace in shopping malls and charging rental stations have become essential infrastructure, a billion-dollar market remains stuck in the "cottage industry" era – professional phone screen protection services. Today, with the global launch of the "Funsbooth" Smart Automatic Screen Protection Terminal, we can't help but ask: do we really still need humans for screen protection?

In the context of the ongoing integration of global personalized consumption and automated retail, a compact and highly functional fully automated phone case customization vending machine has recently been launched in the international market. Designed to optimize space utilization, enable unmanned operation, and support rapid customization and restocking, this device provides a flexible and reliable instant personalized retail solution for high-traffic locations such as shopping malls, airports, and campuses.

As global events, weddings, brand activations, and live entertainment increasingly prioritize immersive and shareable experiences, interactive technologies powered by artificial intelligence are becoming a focal point for audience engagement. In line with this trend, the newly launched AI Photo Booth brings together large-format touch interaction, AI-driven imaging, and instant social sharing to create a new visual and experiential highlight for on-site events.

The F5 is designed to offer a smarter, easier-to-operate, and more scalable self-service film application experience. We aim to make professional-quality screen protection accessible anywhere while bringing greater commercial value to our retail partners.