The fully automated supermarket. A hot topic right now—and one that’s naturally ANKER focus at ANKER as well. WDR covered the topic in a segment on “Lokalzeit OWL.” The report focused primarily on our ANKER terminals, which will be a key component of the supermarket of the future.
At the heart of such a digitized store lie several challenges. These include addressing the growing labor shortage, as a digitized store allows for more targeted deployment of staff. This streamlines operations and increases flexibility. For example, stores can remain open around the clock with fewer employees.
Furthermore, customers can be offered a new kind of shopping experience in which saving time (as a result of eliminating checkout processes) is just one of the benefits.
In summary, technological capabilities such as artificial intelligence, big data processing, and high-precision sensor technology should be utilized to benefit both business operators and customers.
Together with other companies, our product development team is working intensively to develop the right technology for the fully automated supermarket. Using smart sensors and cameras, customers are assigned an ID that tracks all items placed in their shopping cart. The products are automatically transferred to the self-service terminal’s checkout system, so the customer simply needs to pay—there’s no need to scan individual items. Whether paying by card or cash, both options are available thanks to a connected cash recycler.
The WDR shoot was an interesting experience for everyone involved. Many thanks to the WDR team for the great segment!
You can watch the entire report from Lokalzeit OWL here:
