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The Industry Group and Kiosk Association to Showcase Next-Gen Restaurant Automation and Accessibility at 2026 NRA Show

The exhibit will feature AI ordering, accessibility tools and Intel-powered edge systems as restaurant operators seek integrated digitization, organizers said.

  • The Industry Group and the Kiosk Association announced a comprehensive technology showcase for the National Restaurant Show, held May 16–19 at McCormick Place in Chicago.
  • Restaurant operators are shifting from isolated kiosks toward unified operating systems, said Craig Keefner, Chief Editor for The Industry Group, addressing labor pressures and infrastructure-level digitization demands.
  • Intel-Powered edge infrastructure will anchor the exhibit, featuring Pyramid Computer self-order kiosks and URway natural-language voice ordering using Core Ultra processors to handle real-time AI workloads.
  • Vispero will demonstrate JAWS for Kiosk screen-reading technology supporting blind and low-vision guests, while MyCheckr displays AI-based age verification for automated restricted-item sales compliance.
  • Throughout the show, Craig Keefner and technical experts will host in-person strategy sessions providing guidance on ADA accessibility and infrastructure security for national rollouts.
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The Industry Group and Kiosk Association to Showcase Next-Gen Restaurant Automation and Accessibility at 2026 NRA Show

CHICAGO, Ill., April 15, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Industry Group, the leading authority on self-service technology and digital signage, today announced its comprehensive technology showcase for the upcoming National Restaurant Show (NRA), held May 16–19 at McCormick Place, Chicago,…

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