Vending machine and operation method thereof

The invention discloses a vending machine and an operation method thereof. The vending machine comprises a cabinet body, a cabinet door matched with the cabinet body, a control chip and a communication module. The control chip and the communication module are arranged in the cabinet body, an opening of the cabinet body is provided with a camera for shooting and identifying the kind of commoditiesand a signal lock for controlling opening and closing of the cabinet door, a partition plate for containing the commodities is further arranged in the cabinet body, and a weight sensor is arranged atthe bottom of the partition plate; the communication module, the signal lock, the camera and the weight sensor are electrically connected with the control chip. According to the vending machine, commodities different in weight can be distinguished, the kind and number of the commodities taken out by a user are accurately acquired, and an accurate consumption list is given. 本发明公开了种自动售卖机及其运行方法，其中，所述自动售卖机包括机柜本体、与所述机柜本体相适配的柜门以