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Simbe unveils ‘significant advancements’ to its computer vision for its retail robots

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Simbe Robotics, a provider of robots for retail inventory tasks, has included “significant advancements” to Simbe Vision, its AI-powered computer vision technology, further solidifying the company’s position as the retail industry’s most advanced in-store intelligence solution.

These enhancements empower the most retailer banners in the world to move beyond simply identifying problems to implementing AI-driven actions that optimize store operations with unprecedented precision and efficiency.

Brad Bogolea, co-founder and CEO of Simbe, says: “The most successful retailers are leveraging real-time, AI-powered insights to drive execution excellence. [Read more…] about Simbe unveils ‘significant advancements’ to its computer vision for its retail robots

Simbe launches new store robot that combines mobile and fixed sensors

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Simbe Robotics, a provider of robots for retail stores, has launched a new robotic system – the Tally Spot, which it describes as “a breakthrough fixed sensor data capture solution” that complements Tally, Simbe’s autonomous mobile robot.

Developed as an extension of Tally to support higher-frequency scans in specific sections of the store, Tally Spot provides an added layer of visibility into high-turnover and high-risk sales areas, like fresh/produce, prepared foods, alcohol, and even bottom of basket at checkout. [Read more…] about Simbe launches new store robot that combines mobile and fixed sensors

Store robot Tally has had a ‘positive impact’ on retail operations, says Simbe report

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Simbe Robotics, a provider of stock-taking robots for retail stores, has unveiled new data from its first annual Store Team Technology Sentiment Report.

In a recent survey of nearly 200 store managers who use Simbe’s inventory robot, Tally, the majority of respondents cited multiple positive impacts of the technology.

As an increasing majority of retailers invest in automation to strengthen their businesses and improve the in-store experience, these results reinforce the value of deploying technology across store chains and confirm the direct benefits to teams, while positioning Simbe as the only provider with proven results at scale. [Read more…] about Store robot Tally has had a ‘positive impact’ on retail operations, says Simbe report

Badger Technologies provides autonomous robots to Stine stores

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Badger Technologies, a retail automation expert, is rolling out in-store robotics at Stine, a building materials dealer, to assist in elevating operational efficiencies and customer-service excellence.

Badger Technologies’ multipurpose autonomous robots empower Stine’s stores to detect out-of-stock (OOS) products with more than 95 percent accuracy while helping to decrease OOS products by up to 50 percent. Additionally, in-store robots are enabling Stine to improve price-tag accuracy by more than 97 percent.

For Stine, the decision to introduce autonomous robots was driven by the company’s overarching commitment to its hard-working associates and loyal customers. [Read more…] about Badger Technologies provides autonomous robots to Stine stores

Associated Food Stores selects Symbotic to implement warehouse automation system

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Associated Food Stores (AFS), a provider of groceries and other goods and services to independent retailers in nine Intermountain states, and Symbotic, a developer of AI-enabled robotics technology for the supply chain, have entered into a commercial agreement to implement Symbotic’s robotic warehouse automation technology in AFS’ Utah distribution center.

Symbotic says its end-to-end automation system, with robotic case pick capabilities, will allow AFS’ distribution center to “improve a variety of retail-facing experiences”, including overall supply, expanded selection and delivery of products to stores.

David Rice, AFS’ president and CEO, says: “We appreciate the partnership with Symbotic which enables us to cast an exciting vision for future growth and long-term relevance with the shoppers and retailers we serve. [Read more…] about Associated Food Stores selects Symbotic to implement warehouse automation system

Czech retailer’s robots clean 20 million square metres

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Albert, said to be one of the Czech Republic’s largest retail brands, says its fleet of autonomous mobile robots have officially cleaned over 20 million square metres (215 million square feet), completing over 92,000 cleaning routes.

The industrial cleaning robots were implemented across Albert’s Czech Republic hypermarkets and two distribution centres. During 2023, Albert says it will “almost double” the number of stores with robot deployments for the robots.

Albert, an Ahold Delhaize local brand, released the figure in partnership with Brain Corp and Tennant Co, who supply and develop the robots and software. [Read more…] about Czech retailer’s robots clean 20 million square metres

Revenues from robotics implemented in retail stores to cross $8.4 billion by 2030

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As the world emerges from the global pandemic, retail is growing at levels not seen in the last two decades. Retail sales grew by 7 percent in 2020 and by over 14 percent in 2021, which is in stark contrast to the 3.7 percent annual growth between 2010 and 2019.

The increased demand for retail has put a strain on supply chains and retail operations worldwide. As a result, retailers and stakeholders are turning to automation solutions such as mobile robotics for operational ease.

According to global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, worldwide commercial robot revenue in retail stores will have a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of over 25 percent from 2022 to 2030 and exceed $8.4 billion by 2030. [Read more…] about Revenues from robotics implemented in retail stores to cross $8.4 billion by 2030

Telexistence to install AI re-stocking robots in 300 convenience stores across Japan

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Telexistence has started the mass production of its originally developed artificial intelligence robot, TX SCARA, to be installed in 300 FamilyMart stores, Japan’s top-tier convenience store chain in major metropolitan areas, starting later this month, validating its AI-based “robot-as-a-service” solution for grocery retailers.

TX SCARA was created to do the specific task of restocking refrigerated shelves with bottles and cans, a repetitive, tedious job generally performed by employees in often uncomfortable settings.

TX SCARA can be in operation 24/7, replenishing shelves at a pace of up to 1,000 bottles and cans per day, relying almost completely on its AI system – known as “GORDON” – to know when and where products need to be placed on the shelves. [Read more…] about Telexistence to install AI re-stocking robots in 300 convenience stores across Japan

Walmart and Symbotic expand partnership to implement automation system

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Symbotic, an AI-powered supply chain technology company, and Walmart have expanded their commercial agreement to implement Symbotic’s robotics and software automation platform in all 42 of Walmart’s regional distribution centers over the coming years.

This is an expansion of Walmart’s prior commitment to deploy Symbotic Systems in 25 regional distribution centers.

The end-to-end software-enabled high-density robotics platform plays a strategic role in supporting the retailer’s goal of modernizing its vast supply chain network and allows Walmart to transform its regional distribution centers to provide faster responsiveness to store orders, increased inventory accuracy and higher capacity for receiving and shipping freight to stores. [Read more…] about Walmart and Symbotic expand partnership to implement automation system

GreyOrange launches gStore retail stock management app

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GreyOrange, a warehouse robotics and automation company, has launched a new app for retail stock management.

The mobile-first software-as-a-service app “transforms stores into tech-enabled, personalized experience hubs and centers for online fulfillment using in-store inventory”, claims GreyOrange.

Retailers know they need to harmonize digital and physical experiences in their stores, but have struggled to find a fast and easy way to do so. [Read more…] about GreyOrange launches gStore retail stock management app