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A Hive of retail innovation

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Benicia Tan

Published Wed, Jan 24, 2024 · 11:52 AM
    • Located at Esplanade MRT station, Hive 2.0 showcases innovative technology and retail concepts.
    • Located at Esplanade MRT station, Hive 2.0 showcases innovative technology and retail concepts. PHOTO: BENICIA TAN, BT

    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)

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