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Onorato: How our vending machines could be better

Like many other students, I take advantage of the various vending machines around campus. They serve me well when I forget to ...
IEEE

Human and Machine: How Software Engineers Perceive and Engage with AI-Assisted Code Reviews Compared to Their Peers

Abstract: The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to increase and evolve, including in software engineering (SE). This integration involves processes traditionally entrusted to ...
thecooldown

Woman shares her earnings after using Costco 'reverse vending machine'

One Costco shopper went viral after sharing how they made $23 within just five minutes using what could be considered a "reserve vending machine." In the video shared on TikTok by Kerijoe (@_kerijoe), ...
IEEE

Intelligent Reverse Vending Machine for Automated Collection and Shredding of PET Bottles Using YOLOv8 and ESP32

Abstract: Plastic pollution, especially from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles, poses a significant environmental threat. This paper presents an intelligent recycling system inspired by Reverse ...
KUT

These Austin vending machines sell mini art prints and support local artists

Heather Ozzy and Chris Prince launched Austin Mini Art in January 2025. The project has now sold more than 45,000 prints. At certain vending machines around Austin, a couple of dollars gets you more ...