A Hive of retail innovation

ROBOT-MANNED shops, electricity-generating tiles, and delivery robots are among the innovative retail approaches at a new showcase space at Esplanade MRT station.

Launched by SMRT business unit Stellar Lifestyle on Monday (Jan 22), the Hive 2.0 space features local retail startups alongside a co-working kitchen and a high-tech gym.

Javis: Driving automation, even for bubble tea

Commuters craving bubble tea can order via an app and collect their drink – customised and prepared entirely by robots – within five minutes, from Javis’ fully automated bubble tea kiosk in Hive 2.0. (* see amendment note below)