Called the Autospense, this machine by Dispense Labs, will dispense medical marijiana around the clock in a wide variety of locations. They are fairly sophisticated machines where patients must swipe a registration card, then enter a PIN number. Payment may be made with cash, credit or debit, then a door opens to release the product. For after-hours purchases they have more security with a vending cage accessibly by swiping the registration card. Fingerprint recognition can also be added if necessary.
When You Can’t Leave: Designing for the Flight Reflex in Airports, Venues, and Hospitals
In high-stimulus public spaces, our bodies do more than react – they strategise.
Airports, hospitals, and stadiums all evoke subtle “Flight” responses: scanning, pacing, early exits.
Understanding how threat appraisal drives behaviour can help architects and planners design calmer spaces – and reveal why relaxation, not excitement, predicts dwell, spend, and satisfaction.
