What the AI does
Machines that see, count and forecast.
Our machines use cameras, shelf weight sensors and cloud software to run checkout, track stock and plan the next restock. Here is what that means for the people using them and the locations hosting them.
Grab-and-go checkout
Tap a card to unlock the door, take what you want and close it. Computer vision and weight sensors identify each item and charge only for what left the shelf.
Demand forecasting
Sales history by item, hour and weekday sets how much of each product goes into each machine, so popular items don't sell out and slow movers don't take up space.
Freshness tracking
Fresh food and perishables are logged by pack date. Items close to their date get pulled on the next visit or marked down automatically in the machine.
Remote monitoring
Every machine reports stock levels, cooler temperature, door status and faults. Problems are flagged before a customer finds them.
Every way to pay
Credit and debit cards, tap to pay, Apple Pay and Google Pay. Coin and bill acceptors are available on traditional machines where cash still matters.
Smart product mix
The machine learns what each location buys. We swap slow sellers for items that sell, and add requests from the people who use the machine.
AI coolers we place
AI smart coolers, from compact to double-door.
Our main AI machines are smart coolers made by HAHA Vending. Each one is a refrigerated cooler (or freezer) with open-door grab-and-go checkout: tap a card, open the door, take what you want, and the cameras charge for exactly what left the shelf. They run on a standard US outlet and connect by cellular SIM, so they work anywhere there's power.
AI smart coolers next to traditional machines, front view, all to the same scale. Traditional sizes are typical for each class; the full-size snack width also covers combo, PPE, electronics and frozen machines. Plan for 36" of open floor in front of any machine and about 4" behind for airflow. Cooler specs are manufacturer figures as listed by US dealers and may change; we confirm the final model at the site visit.
Beyond smart coolers · the full lineup
Every other size, from countertop to micro market.
For locations that need hot coffee, hot meals, PPE, lockers or traditional spiral machines, we place these too. Dimensions are typical for each class and vary by model. We confirm exact size, power and clearance during the site visit.
Applications
The right machine for every location.
Select a recommended machine to find it in the lineup.
About Storm Routes
Founder-owned. Family-run. Born and raised in New Mexico.
Storm Routes is a local business, not a national chain. We grew up here, and we built this company to serve the towns we know: Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Bernalillo and Los Lunas.
You deal directly with the owner. The person who places your machine is the person who answers your call.
A family business that treats every machine location like a neighbor.
We know these communities, and the money you spend with us stays in New Mexico.
Service area
Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Bernalillo and Los Lunas.
We service the whole Albuquerque metro along I-25, from Bernalillo in the north to Los Lunas in the south. Vending placement is available everywhere we drive.
Schematic, not to scale.
Albuquerque
The whole city, east and west of the Rio Grande: the Westside, Downtown and Old Town, the University area and Nob Hill, Uptown and the Northeast Heights.
Rio Rancho
Businesses, schools, medical offices and apartment communities across Rio Rancho.
Bernalillo
Bernalillo and stops along I-25 between Bernalillo and Albuquerque.
Los Lunas
Los Lunas and stops along I-25 between Los Lunas and Albuquerque.
How placement works
From first call to first sale.
Site visit
We measure the space, check power and Wi-Fi or cell signal, and ask about headcount, hours and what people want to buy.
Machine and menu
We recommend a machine size and a starting product mix based on who uses your space.
Install
We deliver, level and connect the machine, load it and test payments. Most installs take under two hours.
Ongoing service
Restocks on a set schedule, remote monitoring between visits, and repair calls handled by us.
Request a machine
Tell us about your location.
Send us a few details and we'll reply within one business day to schedule a free site visit. Prefer email? Write to us directly.