Retail robot register that automatically scans and bags items for shoppers being tested in Japan

Briefing

Retail robot register that automatically scans and bags items for shoppers being tested in Japan

February 7, 2017

Briefing

  • Staff-Less Register – Robot register called Reji Robo which settles transactions and automatically bags goods for shoppers is being tested at a convenience store in Osaka, Japan
  • Made by Panasonic – Manufactured by Japanese electronics maker Panasonic, with subsidies from Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
  • Nationwide Rollout – Store owner Lawson plans to rollout machine at stores nationwide to offset shortages in staff and peak time traffic
  • Instant Checkout – Plans to put electronic tags on all products for automatic tallying and check out when customers leave store

Accelerator

Business Model and Practices

Business Model
and Practices

Sector

Wholesale and Retail Trade

Organization

Lawson Inc., Panasonic Corp.

Source

Original Publication Date

December 13, 2016

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