Hollywood Welcomes Robot Shops: VenHub Expands Autonomous Retail Network
Los Angeles, woensdag, 2 juli 2025.
VenHub has opened its fourth autonomous Smart Store in Hollywood, located near the Hollywood Bowl. This latest location marks a significant step in South California’s automated retail landscape. Without on-site staff, these stores offer customers a fully robotised shopping experience, with products retrievable within 90 seconds via an advanced mobile ordering and payment system. CEO Shahan Ohanessian describes the location choice as more than a strategic decision, but a commitment to a dynamic community that never stands still. The smart store is part of a broader rollout of autonomous retail solutions redefining the future of shopping.
Location and Strategy
VenHub has opened its fourth autonomous Smart Store at 1841 N Highland Avenue in Hollywood, near the Hollywood Bowl, as part of a strategic expansion in South California [1][2]. The new store is situated in one of Los Angeles’s busiest districts and follows previous locations at LAX Metro Transit Center, Glendale, and North Hollywood [3].
Technological Innovation
Each VenHub Smart Store is a fully autonomous unit without on-site staff, utilising advanced robotics and artificial intelligence [1]. Customers can order products via the mobile app, pay digitally, and collect their purchases within 90 seconds through a secure pickup window [2].
Founder’s Vision
Shahan Ohanessian, founder and CEO of VenHub, views the Hollywood location as more than a strategic decision: “We are here to serve a vibrant community that never stands still” [1][3]. The company is currently in discussions with location leaders, government agencies, and business partners about further expansion of their autonomous retail solutions [4].