Rent the latest electronics — anytime, anywhere, no staff needed
The Smart Electronics Rental Locker is a self-service rental unit that gives customers immediate access to electronics and IT&C equipment around the clock. Customers scan a QR code, select their device, pay, and collect — directly from a transparent-door locker compartment that showcases the product before rental. With four configurable locker types accommodating different device formats and sizes, the unit adapts to laptops, tablets, smartphones, gaming consoles, cameras, and other consumer electronics.
Built for shopping centres, transport terminals, petrol stations, and high-traffic retail locations, the Smart Electronics Rental Locker combines a dynamic live-screen marketing display with secure, cloud-managed rental infrastructure — delivering a 24/7 extension of any electronics store with no additional headcount. Fleet management, rental tracking, and inventory visibility are handled centrally via the Bobnet OS platform.
24/7 electronics rental — customers collect and return devices without staff involvement
Transparent locker doors showcase products before rental — higher conversion at point of selection
4 configurable locker types — adaptable to laptops, tablets, phones, consoles, cameras, and more
Dynamic live-screen marketing display drives awareness in high-traffic locations
QR code access — seamless rental flow from payment to collection in under a minute
Retail-specific impact
Ideal for shopping centres, transport terminals, petrol stations, and electronics retailers
Operates as a 24/7 store extension — revenue captured outside staffed hours
Centralised fleet management and rental tracking via Bobnet OS dashboard
The Smart Rental Locker is built using modular steel enclosures designed for durability, easy installation, and aesthetic integration in both indoor and outdoor environments.
Casing & Materials
The device body is made of 1.0–1.5 mm steel, finished with a high-durability polymer paint coating.
- Indoor version: painted steel structure
- Outdoor version: galvanized steel, polymer-painted for corrosion protection
- Doors: reinforced steel panels for improved rigidity and anti-tamper protection
Branding Opportunities: Customize the look and feel of the lockers to match the location aesthetic.
Color Options
Standard finishes include:
- Base colors: white, grey, black
- Alternative colors options are available for custom projects
Key Features
- 24/7 self-service operation – autonomous usage with no on-site staff required
- Cashless transactions – integrated POS terminal, QR code, and contactless payment support
- Modular architecture – scalable layout starting from 1m², easily expandable with additional modules
- Indoor & outdoor configurations – premium finishes and weather-resistant design for any environment
- Reinforced steel structure – powder-coated galvanized frame with double-layer anti-tamper doors
- Central control module – integrates touchscreen display, electronic locks, and smart controller
- Cloud-connected platform – Bobnet OS integration for device orchestration and data monitoring
- API-ready – easy integration with third-party systems
- Real-time monitoring & telemetry – health status, occupancy, and event logging
- Secure OTA updates – remote software updates
- User-friendly multilingual interface
- Plug & Play installation – minimal setup effort for rapid deployment
- Energy-efficient design – optimized electronics for low power consumption and high reliability.
Key Software Features
- Linux-based on-premises controller – ensures autonomous operation even in offline mode.
- Cloud orchestration via Bobnet OS – centralized fleet monitoring, remote updates, and analytics.
- Web-based administration (BION App) – manage lockers, reservations, and pricing; perform remote operations such as opening or blocking cells, cancelling reservations, and viewing real-time status.
- Service & pricing management – dynamic configuration of rental durations, tariffs, and promotions.
- Controlled authentication – secure access for users without prior registration.
- Integrated payment handling – transaction validation through Viva Bank gateway.
- Email notifications – automated alerts for various events.
- Audit logging – traceability of user and system actions.
- Backup code submodule – unique master codes for emergency or offline access.
- GDPR compliance – secure communication and personal data protection.
- Multilingual kiosk interface – supports over 15 languages, expandable through configuration.
Minimum requirements for installation
- Location: Stable, level surface; indoor or outdoor installation with wall/floor anchoring.
- Outdoor Setup: Concrete base required (by customer if not available).
- Power Supply: 230 V AC, 47–63 Hz.
- Internet: Stable LAN, Wi-Fi, or 4G connection
Environmental Conditions
- Storage: −20°C to +50°C; relative humidity 10–70%.
- Indoor Operation: 0°C to +35°C; relative humidity 0–70%.
- Outdoor Operation: −15°C to +45°C; relative humidity 0–100%
Connectivity & Interfaces
| Interface | Specification |
| Network Connectivity | Ethernet, Wi-Fi, LTE/4G module |
| IoT Protocol Support | HTTPS, WebSocket |
| Peripheral Interfaces | USB, RS485 |
| External Integrations | POS systems, payment gateways, cloud IoT platforms |
Fully Connected.
Operated Through One Platform.
Every unit ships with Bobnet OS pre-integrated — the device-resident operating system that standardizes electronics control, payment processing, connectivity, and real-time telemetry. From the moment the device goes live, it is remotely accessible: administrators can configure catalog and pricing through the Backoffice Web App, field teams manage replenishment and stock via the Ops Mobile App, and end-users interact through the on-device Kiosk UI or the End-User Mobile App. There is no separate software to deploy — the platform is already there.
Operations are governed through the Chain Management System, the orchestration layer that holds business logic — assortment rules, pricing models, access policies, payment flows, and reporting — and applies it consistently across every device in the network. Monitoring runs continuously through the Technical Console, which tracks device health, transaction anomalies, connectivity status, and inventory drift, routing exceptions into actionable workflows before they become operational problems. The result is a system that stays consistent, diagnosable, and scalable whether you run one unit or a hundred.
Available as Single Unit or as Part of a Chain. How This Device Operates in a Chain
This solution is available for deployment as a single autonomous unit — operational from day one, with no dependency on other devices. It connects to Bobnet OS and the Chain Management System independently, giving you full software visibility, cashless payments, and remote management from a single point.
Single Unit Deployment
- Plug & Play
- Independent
- Full software stack
Chain Deployment
- Unified rules
- Coordinated fleet
- Scaled operations
For organizations running multiple locations or higher-volume environments, this device is also available as part of a Chain — a structured group of units operating together under unified rules, shared catalog, and coordinated telemetry. A chain removes the need to manage each unit individually: pricing, replenishment workflows, and reporting are governed centrally, while each device executes autonomously on-site.
When deployed as part of a chain, this device becomes a managed node within a coordinated operational unit. The Chain Management System assigns it to a defined group — alongside other devices of the same or complementary type — and governs the entire group under shared rules: one product catalog, one pricing model, one replenishment policy. Each device in the chain executes those rules autonomously on-site, while all data — transactions, inventory levels, health states, alerts — flows back to the same unified reporting layer. There is no need to configure or monitor each unit separately; the chain behaves as one system.
Chains are the foundation of Human Free Process and STAFF FREE Networks — the higher automation levels where multiple device types work together to cover complete operational flows without on-site staff. A single chain of this device type can handle a discrete routine end-to-end: product access, payment, receipt, and exception handling. Multiple chains, connected through Bobnet OS and the Chain Management System, can cover an entire site or a multi-location network under one operational model. The architecture is designed to grow: you start with a chain, and when the business is ready, you extend it — same platform, same rules, larger network.
Electronics retailers and rental operators are limited to staffed hours for device handover and collection — missing significant rental demand in the evenings, at weekends, and in high-traffic locations where a full store presence is not viable.
Routine eliminated
Manual device handover, identity verification, rental agreement processing, and collection handling by store staff during opening hours only.
Automation coverage
Customers scan a QR code, select and pay for their rental, and collect the device from a transparent-door locker compartment — fully unattended, available 24/7.
Quantified impact (per location)
Key Operational Assumptions
Operational volume
Rental transactions per day: 25
Staff time per transaction: 10 minutes
Operating days per year: 360
Manual workload
25 × 10 = 250 minutes / day
250 ÷ 60 = 4.17 hours / day
4.17 × 360 ≈ 1,500 hours / year
Automation effectiveness
Automated share: 90%
Adoption rate: 85%
Routine work eliminated
1,500 × 90% × 85% ≈ 1,148 hours / year
FTE
1,148 ÷ 2,000 = 0.57 FTE
Net operational impact
≈ 1,148 hours eliminated per year
≈ 0.57 FTE reallocated
Management outcome
Rental revenue captured 24/7 — including evenings, weekends, and off-peak hours
Store footprint extended to high-traffic locations without additional staff
Centralised rental tracking and device availability managed remotely
