Amazon may put an end to its cashierless store project, which was launched with high hopes. According to reports, the project did not attract the expected interest from users. The cashierless stores, equipped with a special technology called Just Walk Out, are planned to be gradually phased out in a short period.
The main reason behind the company’s decision is said to be the malfunctioning of the cameras and sensors that track which products customers are purchasing. Here are the most important details about the issue…
Will the cashierless store project be shelved?
It is expected that the technology, used in more than half of Amazon Fresh grocery stores, will be largely discontinued within this year. However, while the company management says this decision should not be considered a step back, they guarantee to expand the scope of Fresh markets and continue to equip them with new-generation technologies. Following this announcement, a noticeable increase in Amazon’s shares is also anticipated.
The increasing cost and frequent need for human intervention in the fully autonomous checkout systems led the company management to reconsider the project. Initially launched in 2016, the massive project began to incur significant losses as some customers started to exploit it, prompting a return to traditional cashier usage.
However, Amazon plans to reintroduce the ultimate shopping comfort with its Dash Cart, a smart shopping cart equipped with a special screen and scanner to enhance the purchasing experience. At the end of the day, we hope these developments will be beneficial for users.
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