CHERRY Completes Pilot Test of QR Code-Based Accessible Kiosk Solution

CHERRY, the operator of a blockchain-based donation platform led by CEO Lee Soo-jung, announced that it has successfully completed a real-world pilot test of its QR code-based accessible kiosk solution. The project was carried out as part of the “2025 Smart City Innovation Technology Program” supported by Daegu Metropolitan City and Daegu Technopark.

The solution enables users to access kiosk interfaces directly on their smartphones by scanning QR codes attached to existing kiosks, eliminating the need for additional hardware. Users can place orders and make payments through their own mobile devices, providing a more accessible experience for seniors, people with disabilities, and digitally underserved users who may face difficulties using conventional self-service kiosks.

On April 20, CHERRY conducted an on-site pilot demonstration at Kyungpook National University with citizens and industry experts, followed by a survey involving 108 participants.

According to the survey results, the solution received an average usability score of 4.43 out of 5, while ratings for service necessity and scalability reached 4.67 points. The statement “This service should be adopted in real-world environments” recorded 4.72 points, and “I would recommend this service to others” received 4.68 points.

During the third pilot workshop, citizens, external experts, and industry practitioners gathered to discuss improvements for broader adoption. Participants highlighted the importance of raising public awareness of accessibility-focused kiosk services and expanding outreach efforts for potential users. They also emphasized that simplifying user flows and core functions would be key to commercialization.

The survey also showed that public awareness of accessible kiosk services remains relatively low. Among the 108 respondents, 60 said they were familiar with the concept of “barrier-free” services, while 48 said they were not.

“Through this pilot, we confirmed that accessible kiosks are not simply assistive tools, but practical solutions that help everyone use self-service technologies more conveniently,” said Lee Soo-jung, CEO of CHERRY. “We will continue improving both the technology and public awareness to expand adoption across public institutions, banks, restaurants, and other everyday spaces.”

CHERRY is Korea’s first blockchain-based donation platform, providing real-time transparency for donation transactions.