When you think of the food equivalent of an ATM, a vending machine is likely the first thing that comes to mind. However, the sight of stacked, mass-produced, packaged goods isn't the most appealing. But fear not, such uninviting imagery may soon be a thing of the past thanks to a Chennai-based startup's fully automated and unmanned biryani takeaway service. Bai Veetu Kalyanam, or BVK Biryani, has set up the first unmanned biryani takeout location in India, located in Kolathur. The company plans to open 12 additional sites throughout the city in the near future. The Kolathur stores are equipped with 32-inch touchscreens, allowing customers to quickly and easily browse the BVK Biryani menu and place orders. After selecting their desired dish, customers can proceed to make their payment using either a card or a QR code. Once the order is ready, the customer simply needs to tap the "Open Door" option to collect their packaged food, which only takes
