Say it with me - “ROBOT GAS”:
Okay, so maybe robots don’t actually pump your gas for you, but this place is the most awesome gas station I’ve ever seen.
I’ve been calling it Robot Gas for sometime, but it’s actually called SmartMart. You can Google it. The guy who invented this station has global patents. I’m waiting on more to pop up. Below is my exciting experience at Robot Gas.
My sensors were indicating that I was dangerously low on fuel. I had to do something. Luckily, I saw the sign for a spaceport - er, fuel depot - er, gas station - up ahead. I pulled in and switched off the ignition. Standing before me was an average-looking gasoline pump with a digital display. “No big deal” I thought. But then I noticed something as I looked toward the convenience store of the station. There were no people. No employees. No crew. Yet the station was open for business. The pump asked me to select my method of payment, using its touchscreen interface. I made my selection, chose my fuel type, and began to fuel my vehicle.
Shortly thereafter, the pump asked me if I would like a cold beverage while I pumped my fuel.
“Of course I would!” was all I could reply. I selected a 20oz Mountain Dew and before I knew it, there was a “whoosh” and my icy cold drink was sitting on a pedestal in front of me. I wide grin broke out across my face as I took the drink and twisted it open. How refreshing! I completed my transaction, replaced the fuel nozzle, and was ready to go.
Before I left, however, I sat and watched the convenience store in action. Touchscreen terminals allowed patrons to shop without having to leave their vehicles. They bought everything from DVDs to dog food to chewing gum. Robots inside the store made it happen. “One day I too will shop at Robot Gas.” I said to myself. “So let it be written, so let it be done.”
See for yourself the marvel that is SmartMart.
