Olea Kiosks

As part of our ongoing 50th anniversary celebration, we're taking a look at the defining projects and pivotal moments that shaped Olea Kiosks into the company we are today. One of the most innovative spaces we’re working in is biometric kiosk design—a field that blends high security with high user expectations. Nearly a decade ago, our very first biometric project was an iris scanning kiosk for patient check-in at Novant Health. While we successfully integrated advanced iris scanning technology into our kiosk design, we quickly learned a critical lesson: biometric solutions are much more than hardware alone. Without a robust backend system to connect to, even the most advanced technology is ineffective. Since then, we've tackled biometric kiosk projects across healthcare, airports, stadiums, and restaurants—each presenting unique design challenges. From precisely angled fingerprint scanners to sophisticated facial recognition systems with depth mapping, each kiosk taught us invaluable lessons in usability, security, and human-centered design. The biggest insight? Biometrics aren't plug-and-play. Successful biometric solutions require strategic thinking, collaboration between hardware, software, and data systems, and careful planning for user experience. Today, we're proud to say biometric kiosk design continues to challenge and excite our team, pushing us to innovate and problem solve. It's rewarding work because when done right, biometric kiosks aren't just technology—they're secure, seamless experiences shaping the future of service. We’re just getting started.

James Walker is heading to @Epic’s XGM—and he’s bringing the kiosk energy with him! From April 28 to May 5, you’ll find James at the Olea booth, ready to talk about how self-service is transforming the patient experience. We’ll have our Chicago kiosk on display—built to streamline check-in, reduce wait times, and help healthcare systems run more smoothly. If you're attending, make sure to stop by, say hello, and see how Olea Kiosks is helping health systems create better experiences from the front door forward. #XGM2025 #patientexperience #selfservice #checkinkiosks #healthcaretechnology

This week, we’re diving into the latest in healthcare technology at HIMSS 2025, and the timing couldn’t be better! In a recent article that highlighted the Methodist Hospitals deployment of self-service kiosks they discussed how they are reducing patient registration wait times—demonstrating the real-world impact of streamlined check-in solutions. Key takeaway: By improving efficiency at the front desk, hospitals can enhance the patient experience and optimize staff workflows—a win-win for both healthcare providers and their communities. We’re looking forward to discussing how smart, scalable self-service solutions can help hospitals and healthcare systems tackle operational challenges. Let’s connect at HIMSS 2025! Stop by our booth #667 to see how we’re making patient check-in and digital transformation seamless. We have Lifemed in the booth showing their Patient Check-in Software and meldCX demonstrating their Kiosk Management Platform. #HIMSS2025 #HealthcareInnovation #SelfService #PatientExperience

Innovation in self-service isn’t just about great hardware—it’s about seamless, intelligent experiences. That’s why we’re excited to partner with meldCX, bringing together Olea’s industry-leading kiosk design with their powerful smart technologies and device management software. The result? More efficient, scalable, and future-ready self-service solutions—starting with healthcare. With real-time monitoring, self-recovery, and enterprise-grade security, we’re helping providers streamline check-ins, free up staff, and improve the patient experience. And we’re just getting started. From retail to hospitality and beyond, this collaboration is unlocking new possibilities for customer interaction and operational efficiency. Want to see it in action? Join us at HIMSS 2025 (March 3-7 in Las Vegas) and experience the next evolution of self-service. We'll be in booth 667. #SelfService #Innovation #HealthcareTech #Kiosks

Join us for a whirlwind adventure at HIMSS in Las Vegas, where the incredible James Walker is holding court at Booth #667. It's not just any booth—it's the place to be! James isn't flying solo; he’ll be there with Daniel Olea and Eric Nebola from the Olea team. And we’ll be joined by our stellar partners at meldCX and Lifemed, forming an unbeatable trio in the world of healthcare. With years of experience, they’ve got plenty of success stories and insights to share. We'll have a Chicago kiosk there, you can see the meldCX Kiosk Management Platform and Lifemed's Patient Check-in Software. Be sure to swing by and say hi. #patientexperience #selfservice #checkinkiosks

Occasionally nothing but a Laser printer will do for the application. We’ve been building Kiosks with Laser printers since the mid 90’s. #oleakiosks #50years #selfservice #allRoadsLeadtoOlea #kiosk #laserprinter #madeinusa

Spotted in the “wild” yesterday at the Brea Mall in Brea California. Smarte Carte stroller rental kiosks are a great addition to any mall. Kids love the fun off-road strollers that feel like their in control. #smartecarte #strollerental #kiosks #selfservice #oleakiosks #kiosks #madeinusa

🚀 Exciting News from Olea Kiosks®! 🚀 Introducing the Tampa Driver Check-In Kiosk, our latest innovation to revolutionize logistics! Say goodbye to time-consuming manual entries. No more long lines for drivers to check-in. Enhance security with automated identity verification and document validation This kiosk automates data entry, scans IDs, and captures data in real-time, ensuring only authorized personnel gain access. Optional add-ons like intercoms, HD cameras, barcode scanners, and RFID readers take security to the next level. The design is simple, yet robust. And it provides great value because it not only speeds up check-ins, it can also help optimize yard space and improve driver safety. Our first deployment is expected to be up and running in the next couple of weeks.