US EditionAsda trials 'transforming' new AI technology on UK supermarket shelves
Asda's trial uses AI cameras to scan shelves hourly, aiming to reduce stock issues and improve safety amid rising retail crime, with 1,400 assaults reported last year.
- This year, Asda is piloting AI-powered cameras from Focal Systems in five UK supermarkets to monitor stock changes, with the pilot still in early stages.
- Scanning shelves hourly, the system uses Focal Systems cameras mounted on poles on top shelves to monitor about five feet of opposite shelves and aisles, detecting stock and spoilage.
- Kevin Johnson, CEO of Focal Systems, said its battery-powered cameras avoid hardwiring and help eliminate wasted work, increase product availability and reduce food and inventory waste.
- The pilot aims to reduce waste and improve efficiency, supporting sustainable supermarket operations as industry groups predict 2025 will embed AI for retailers, shoppers and employees.
- Facing rising retail crime, some retailers like Asda trial live facial recognition in five Greater Manchester stores, while retail professionals warn about battery life, low resolution, and frequent alerts.
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Asda kicks off trial of Focal Systems AI powered store shelf scanning cameras in five locations – RetailWit
Asda has deployed AI powered cameras from Focal Systems that scan shelves on an hourly basis to detect in-stocks, out-of-stocks, lows, and if products are in the wrong spot. A trial is currently underway at five of the UK grocery giant’s stores. The cameras are placed on poles on top shelves in stores and can monitor around eight feet of shelf space opposite. Shout out to Steve Dresser, CEO at Grocery Insight, for bringing this to our attention.…
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