The American group unveiled the concept for its cashierless ‘Amazon Go’ shop just over a year ago, saying the 170 square meters store would initially offer grocery products. Photo: ReutersSan Francisco: Online giant Amazon on Monday plans to open a convenience store in Seattle where hungry customers will be able to grab sandwiches and go, without having to wait in line or use a checkout. The American group unveiled the concept for its cashierless “Amazon Go” shop just over a year ago, saying the 170 square meters store would initially offer grocery products to its own employees before being opened to the public. Instead, items are automatically added onto a customer’s online account when they’re removed from a shelf, or taken off if the item is put back. The system relies on a mix of cameras, sensors and artificial intelligence, according to Amazon.

Source: Mint January 22, 2018 07:52 UTC