Since this month, a new checkout system has been in place at the Wilhelmstraße refectory in Tübingen: in addition to traditional tills, self-checkout terminals are now available. Students and guests can scan their own food and drinks and pay cashlessly.
At the heart of the innovation is the “visioncheckout”: guests simply place their tray under a camera. Within half a second, all items are automatically recognised and transferred directly to the checkout system – whether it’s the daily meal or a bottle of mineral water. Payment is made using a student ID card or refectory card.
How the self-checkout works:
- Place your tray under the camera
- Check the automatically recognised items
- Tap “Pay”
- Hold your student ID card or refectory card to the reader and wait for the payment to be processed
- Enjoy your meal 😊
Please note: Sufficient credit must be available on the chip card for payment. Top-ups are only possible via Autoload, not with debit cards.
Philipp Fritz, manager of the Wilhelmstraße refectory, welcomes the innovation: “Nobody wants to stand in a queue for minutes on end during their lunch break. The new self-checkout tills mean our guests can get to their seats more quickly – and have more time for what really matters: a proper break and good conversation.”
The Studierendenwerk is closely monitoring the test phase and welcomes feedback from guests. If the system proves successful in Tübingen, it will also be introduced in other refectories run by our organisation.