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LAX Gets Its First Fully Automated VenHub AI Smart Store; Details Inside

VenHub has officially launched its high-tech, AI-powered smart store at the Metro Transit Centre in Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). This move aims to transform the retail experience for travellers, offering a seamless, secure, and contactless way to shop for essential items 24/7.

by Ashmeet Guliani
LAX Gets Its First Fully Automated VenHub AI Smart Store; Details Inside

VenHub has officially launched its high-tech, AI-powered smart store at the Metro Transit Centre in Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). This move aims to transform the retail experience for travellers, offering a seamless, secure, and contactless way to shop for essential items 24/7 in a fully automated way and without any interaction.

VenHub Launches Its First AI Smart Store At LAX


In a recent update shared by News Patrolling, VenHub Global, known for its robotic, fully automated, and staff-free retail stores, has unveiled this new smart store at the LAX metro hub. Open 365 days and 24×7, the store is designed to cater to the needs of millions of travellers. Its launch also comes ahead of two major global events: the FIFA World Cup in 2026 and the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2028.

These events are set to bring in people from across the world, and this newly-launched AI Smart Store will surely make their travel and shopping experience more convenient. By combining advanced technology with convenience, the store offers travellers a secure retail experience without queues or human interaction.

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A Fully Automated Retail Experience

According to News Patrolling, the VenHub Founder and CEO expressed his excitement, saying the store will provide people with secure access to essentials anytime, without requiring interaction with anyone. He also revealed that VenHub currently has over $300 million in pre-orders from businesses across the US, and they’re now scaling up production to meet this growing demand. He also mentioned that retail should work for people and not the other way around. 

For the uninitiated, VenHub is a company which is known for its technologically advanced retail stores. Its smart stores, powered by AI, robotics, machine vision and IoT, are designed to run 24/7 without staff. Besides that, they promise a safe, smooth, and secure retail experience.

This new LAX store is VenHub’s first collaboration with the airport, with plans to expand its services in more parts of Southern California. Jennifer Vides, Chief Customer Experience Officer at LA Metro, also supported this new launch. She said that collaboration with VenHub will enhance the rider experience. Its cutting-edge technology and access to all the essentials at all times will make shopping for daily life essentials more convenient for commuters.

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AI-powered smart stores are a big step towards a more modernised shopping experience, no doubt. They are convenient, easy to operate and secure. But, should our cities have these AI stores too? Let us know your thoughts on this. 

Cover Image Courtesy: @VenHub Global/ X

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First Published: June 09, 2025 11:56 AM