# Square launches AI ordering kiosks for restaurants

> Square's new voice-activated kiosk aims to smooth ordering and help restaurants manage mealtime rushes with sleeker design and agentic AI.
- Title: Square launches AI ordering kiosks for restaurants | Shortify
- Summary: Square's new voice-activated kiosk aims to smooth ordering and help restaurants manage mealtime rushes with sleeker design and agentic AI. Square is…
- Keywords: square, block inc, kiosks, restaurants, quick-service restaurants, self-service ordering, point of sale, launches, ordering, Fastcompany
- Source: Fastcompany — https://fastcompany.com/91623162/square-ai-powered-kiosks-self-order-in-fast-food-restaurants
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- Topics: square, block inc, ai, kiosks, restaurants, quick-service restaurants, self-service ordering, point of sale
## Square enters kiosk market
Square, the point-of-sale company owned by Block Inc., is launching the Square Kiosk, a new restaurant ordering device with sleeker design and agentic AI technology.
## Distinct oval design sets it apart
The kiosk features a distinct oval shape, separating it from other square, flat-screen-shaped kiosks found in many restaurants today.
## Designed to solve ordering problems
Square designed the kiosk to smooth out ordering issues for customers and help restaurateurs manage mealtime rushes more effectively.
## First kiosk venture for Square
This is Square's first foray into kiosks, which the company considers an area of growth as more restaurants explore self-service and automation options.
## Targeting quick-service restaurants
Square expects the kiosk will soon be found in quick-service restaurants and other types of eateries, though it has no specific restaurant chain deals to announce yet.
## Touchscreen and voice options
Customers can use touchscreen or voice commands to place orders, giving them flexibility in how they interact with the device.
## AI understands dietary questions
The AI can answer specific menu questions to help customers narrow choices, such as show me pescetarian options or what's on the menu that doesn't contain onions.

> show me pescetarian options
## Loyalty integration built in
When ordering, customers can connect their Square Neighborhoods profile and Loyalty account to the kiosk for a personalized experience.
## Kiosks still face customer resistance
While kiosks have become fixtures in many restaurants, most people still prefer ordering from a human being, according to industry data.
## Square bets on better design
Square believes its sleeker design and AI capabilities will change customer preferences and drive adoption of self-service ordering in restaurants.
## Key takeaway

Square is launching an AI-powered kiosk with voice commands and touchscreen for quick-service restaurants, marking its first foray into self-service ordering technology.