Sensei

Sensei is an AI-powered solution that aims to automate retail stores and provide a seamless shopping experience, according to the vendor. It eliminates the need for scanning or waiting in lines, allowing shoppers to conveniently pick items and pay using their app or card. Sensei is said to be suitable for retailers of all sizes, from small independent stores to large supermarket chains. It caters to a wide range of professions and industries, including retailers, supermarket chains, convenience stores, grocery stores, and department stores.

Key Features

Autonomous Stores: Sensei's AI-powered technology is designed to track items picked by shoppers and automatically add them to virtual baskets, aiming to provide a seamless shopping experience without scanning or waiting in lines. Shoppers are able to pay automatically using their app or card at the exit point. The system also offers real-time visibility over shelf inventory and store-floor metrics, which the vendor claims can enable efficient management.

Autonomous Pods: Sensei offers a plug and play store format that is available 24/7, with ready-made components for easy and rapid deployment. The vendor states that it ensures low Capex and Opex for cost-effective operation. Real-time visibility over shelf inventory and planogram compliance is intended to facilitate efficient store network management.

Autonomous Cabinets: Sensei's hyper-convenience solution provides instantly deployable, beautifully designed shelf units. The vendor claims that it offers low Capex and Opex for cost-effective operation. Real-time visibility over shelf inventory and product assortment is said to enable efficient management.

F.A.S.T Platform: Sensei's operating system for the AI-driven retail chain aims to enable real-time data collection and analysis. The vendor states that it provides insights for optimized assortments, layouts, and targeted communications, supporting centralized and efficient store network management.

Sensei App: According to the vendor, the Sensei app offers a seamless shopping experience without scanning or waiting in lines. It provides shop and go functionality, allowing users to easily find the most convenient and open store nearby. Additionally, the app stores all receipts in one place, aiming to provide convenience and environmental sustainability.

Fast Store Setup: Sensei aims to ensure minimal disruption in store operations during deployment, with deployment times ranging from 1 day to 2 weeks, according to the vendor. Its high flexibility, availability, and robustness are claimed to enable 24/7 store operation. The system also allows for next-day new product onboarding through neural network training.

Accurate data & receipts: Sensei utilizes AI and sensor fusion technologies to provide accurate data and receipts, according to the vendor. Its ready-made components are designed to seamlessly blend with existing equipment, and it offers various payment options including cash, app, and credit card. The vendor claims that next-day product onboarding allows for a flexible assortment.

High Accuracy: Sensei aims to guarantee customer basket accuracy with its state-of-the-art technology. It has been tested in crowded environments with leading retailers, combining mature and highly reliable technology with 24/7 enterprise-grade service, according to the vendor. Importantly, Sensei does not collect biometric data points to comply with GDPR regulations.

Unbeatable payback: According to the vendor, Sensei offers an attractive ROI enabled by competitive hardware setup rates, with a payback period ranging from 6 to 24 months. It also provides the opportunity to unlock additional revenue streams beyond retail sales.

Fast Deployment: Sensei aims to ensure overnight deployments for uninterrupted store operations. Its high flexibility, availability, and robustness are claimed to enable 24/7 store operation. The vendor states that minimal disruption and optimized neural network training for new products make it suitable for various store formats and sizes.