February 23, 2021 | GroceryGeniuses Blog

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Badger Tech introduces robotic disinfection services in grocery outlets

GroceryGeniuses February 23, 2021

In the US, Grocery outlets are piloting robots developed by Badger Technologies for disinfection against Covid. Badger offers ultraviolet (UV) disinfecting robots that are capable of disinfecting about 40,000 square feet within 2 hours. Hazardous pathogens like E.coli and COVID-19 will be deactivated to protect food items. Robots provide expedited decontamination by reaching shelves and other hard to reach areas.

Nomitri, a German tech startup, launches a smartphone app for cashierless retail stores

GroceryGeniuses February 23, 2021

A Berlin-based tech startup Nomitri has launched its smartphone app to scan items at grocery stores for a cashier-less checkout experience. A computer vision & Al system mount is attached to retailers’ carts and a smartphone holder for scanning and tallying the products in the cart. Customers download the app and let their camera face the cart to scan the barcode. Final payment is done through Apple Pay or similar e-payment options through checkout lanes. Every product needs to be scanned or removed to avert theft.

Netherlands is one of the global front-runners in E-commerce

GroceryGeniuses February 23, 2021

According to European Commission, 91% of Dutch people shop online. By comparison, European average is 72%. The Netherlands has the most well-suited environment for e-commerce due to high-speed internet, purchasing power, E-payment options, and sound delivery network.

Badger Tech introduces robotic disinfection services in grocery outlets

GroceryGeniuses February 23, 2021

In the US, Grocery outlets are piloting robots developed by Badger Technologies for disinfection against Covid. Badger offers ultraviolet (UV) disinfecting robots that are capable of disinfecting about 40,000 square feet within 2 hours. Hazardous pathogens like E.coli and COVID-19 will be deactivated to protect food items. Robots provide expedited decontamination by reaching shelves and other hard to reach areas.

Nomitri, a German tech startup, launches a smartphone app for cashierless retail stores

GroceryGeniuses February 23, 2021

A Berlin-based tech startup Nomitri has launched its smartphone app to scan items at grocery stores for a cashier-less checkout experience. A computer vision & Al system mount is attached to retailers’ carts and a smartphone holder for scanning and tallying the products in the cart. Customers download the app and let their camera face the cart to scan the barcode. Final payment is done through Apple Pay or similar e-payment options through checkout lanes. Every product needs to be scanned or removed to avert theft.

Netherlands is one of the global front-runners in E-commerce

GroceryGeniuses February 23, 2021

According to European Commission, 91% of Dutch people shop online. By comparison, European average is 72%. The Netherlands has the most well-suited environment for e-commerce due to high-speed internet, purchasing power, E-payment options, and sound delivery network.

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