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Each kiosk serves as a free wifi hotspot and is geo-located, displaying informational listings based on what's in the immediate proximity to the touchscreen kiosk.

The City of Houston has rolled out the first in a series of digital interactive, wayfinding kiosks called "interactive kiosk experience" (IKE).

The deployment marks the launch of a city-wide initiative to build smart city infrastructure that helps to enhance the pedestrian experience for residents and visitors, while adding 'vibrancy' to Houston's urban landscape.