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Smart Workplace Essentials Locker

Automated locker providing self-service access to everyday travel and convenience items in office environments

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Self-service access to basic travel and convenience items

Smart Workplace Essentials Locker provides access to basic items such as chargers, adapters, and hygiene products in high-traffic office locations.

It supports visiting teams, partners, and employees in transit-heavy workplaces.


Reduces reliance on reception staff
Improves preparedness for visitors and mobile teams
Operates with minimal operational effort
Office-specific impact
Ideal for offices with frequent business travel
Supports visiting teams and partners
Improves overall office experience

The Smart Workplace Essentials 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

InterfaceSpecification
Network ConnectivityEthernet, Wi-Fi, LTE/4G module
IoT Protocol SupportHTTPS, WebSocket
Peripheral InterfacesUSB, RS485
External IntegrationsPOS 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
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Chain Deployment

  • Unified rules
  • Coordinated fleet
  • Scaled operations
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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.

Offices with frequent visitors or travel require basic convenience items.

Routine eliminated

Manual distribution through reception.

Automation coverage

Items are accessed autonomously.

Quantified impact (per location)
Key Operational Assumptions
Operational volume

  • Pickups per day: 12
  • Staff time per pickup: 4 minutes
  • Operating days per year: 250

Manual workload

  • 12 × 4 = 48 minutes / day
  • 48 ÷ 60 = 0.8 hours / day
  • 0.8 × 250 = 200 hours / year

Automation effectiveness

  • Automated share: 90%
  • Adoption rate: 85%

Routine work eliminated

  • 200 × 90% × 85% ≈ 153 hours / year

FTE

  • 153 ÷ 2,000 = 0.08 FTE

Net operational impact

  • ≈ 153 hours eliminated per year
  • ≈ 0.08 FTE reallocated

Management outcome

  • Better visitor preparedness
  • Reduced reception workload
  • More professional experience
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FAQ

How does the Smart Workplace Essentials Locker reduce pressure on my team? +
The locker handles self-service item access around the clock, so your staff are no longer fielding small requests or managing manual inventory. Your team gets their time back, and your people get what they need instantly — without waiting on anyone.
What kinds of items can be stored and dispensed from this locker? +
The locker is designed for everyday travel and convenience essentials — think the kinds of items people commonly need during a busy workday or before heading out. You decide the product mix based on what your people actually need, giving you full control over the offering.
How disruptive is the deployment process? +
Deployment is designed to be straightforward, with minimal disruption to your day-to-day operations. Most businesses are up and running quickly, and because the unit is self-contained, there's no major infrastructure overhaul required.
Does this integrate with our existing workplace systems? +
The Smart Workplace Essentials Locker is built with connectivity in mind, making it well-suited to sit alongside the tools and platforms you already use. Whether you're managing access, tracking usage, or monitoring stock, the system is designed to fit into your existing environment rather than add complexity.
How quickly can we expect to see a return on this investment? +
By reducing staff time spent on manual item management and improving the day-to-day experience for your people, the impact tends to be felt quickly. Many organisations also find it supports employee satisfaction and retention — which carries its own significant financial value.