Autonomous shopping
Sensor technology as an enabler for an automated shopping experience
With over five years of experience in consulting and implementing IoT projects, it-novum offers innovative self-service shopping solutions. Our platform analyzes video and sensor data in real time and in compliance with data protection regulations.
Real-time basket: In-store customers can see in real time(!) which goods are in their (app) shopping basket – regardless of whether goods are taken or put back. Retailers can use the app to send promotional offers directly to customers based on the contents of their shopping basket.
Shopping without tills
Automated shopping experiences, including self-checkout. The system enables customers to shop completely autonomously – from entering the store to the shopping process and payment – without a cashier or scanner, with 95% of items being correctly allocated.
Intelligent sensors provide real-time data for
- Tracking people in the store without collecting personal data
- High accuracy thanks to fast and AI/ML-controlled product detection
- Flexible integration into existing environments and backend systems
Fast ROI through
- Moderate entry costs (e.g. nocameras required!)
- Low operating costs
- Low infrastructure requirements (computing power, network, etc.)
8 advantages of our "shopping without staff" solution
Detection accuracy almost 100
GDPR-compliant customer flow analysis
Integration of POS, CRM, BI and much more.
Real-time analytics and alerting
User-friendly dashboards and KPIs
Data security and compliance
Mobile Analytics
On-prem or cloud deployment
Areas of application for smart shopping systems
Convenience stores & supermarkets
Company-
Campus & Canteens
Hotel & Events
Airport & Train Station
Construction
site logistics
Fully autonomous 24/7 stores or sales stands
- e.g. for Fast Moving Good during and outside regular opening hours
- at busy public transportation hubs (platforms/terminals)
- in hotels and the lobby to increase customer satisfaction
- as sales stands at events
- to optimize operational processes (e.g. material procurement on construction sites)
Advantages
- Opening up new markets
- Extended offers for existing business
- Reduction in personnel costs
- Fully automated process prevents theft and unwanted goods movements
- Complete integration into the existing IT landscape
