Text by MOOK Scenic Spots Chen Wenlin, compiled and reported
Everyone knows that 7-Eleven checkout counters are equipped with a "Bring Love Back" donation box, and many have made small contributions here—whether it’s spare change or bills, every bit is an act of kindness. Now, to thank those who have responded to this good cause and encourage more people to join the donation movement, 7-Eleven has collaborated with creative designers from Taiwan, Japan, and New York. After six months of development, they’ve launched the world-exclusive "Wall of Encouragement." Simply drop coins or bills into the donation box to activate an infrared sensor mechanism, and 12 hyper-realistic animatronic hands will immediately clap in encouragement.
7-Eleven designed the "Wall of Encouragement," where animatronic hands clap to encourage donations (Photo/7-Eleven)
Resembling an art installation, the "Wall of Encouragement" currently has two locations in Taiwan. It officially debuted on November 10 at the Xinci Changhua branch in Taipei’s Ximending and the Yuanyu branch in Zhongshan District, with plans to visit 7-Eleven stores in Taichung, Kaohsiung, and Hualien for interactive sessions. All funds raised during the tour will be fully donated.
The "Wall of Encouragement" will tour various 7-Eleven locations in Taiwan to collect donations and interact with the public (Photo/7-Eleven)
The wall features 12 mechanical hands wrapped in soft "polyurethane rubber," hyper-realistically mimicking the texture and clapping force of human hands. Each hand is uniquely designed to deliver highly authentic applause. The clapping patterns also include four random modes: the 50-second-long "Deluxe Love Encouragement," "CEO Clap," "Random Applause," and users can even record their own claps via the campaign website. Once uploaded, these will be added to the "Wall of Encouragement’s" random applause selection.
The hands on the "Wall of Encouragement" are not only lifelike but also feature surprise clapping patterns (Photo/7-Eleven)
Additionally, a hidden version of the "Wall of Encouragement," featuring celebrity collaborators, is set to debut on November 16. Aside from donating to charity, visitors can interact with this ultra-cool "Wall of Encouragement." Be sure to check it out soon!
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7-Eleven Wall of Encouragement
Touring Branches
11/10-11/15
Ximending – Xinci Branch (No. 57, Section 2, Wuchang St., Wanhua District, Taipei City)
Zhongshan District – Yuanyu Branch (No. 28, Jilin Rd., Zhongshan District, Taipei City)
11-16-11/24
Ximending – Xinci Branch (No. 57, Section 2, Wuchang St., Wanhua District, Taipei City)
Taichung – Fuxing Branch (No. 580, Fuxing Rd., West District, Taichung City)
11/25-12/1
Taipei Arena – Dafang Branch (No. 20-2, Section 3, Bade Rd., Songshan District, Taipei City)
Kaohsiung – Love River Branch (No. 8, Hedong Rd., Qianjin District, Kaohsiung City)
12/2-12/8
Taichung – Yizhong Branch (No. 98, Yizhong St., North District, Taichung City)
Hualien – Tongxuan Branch (No. 7-1, Gongyuan Rd., Hualien City, Hualien County)
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