Image courtesy of Aisle24.
Aisle 24, a fully-automated, 24/7 cashierless grocery chain based in Toronto, has installed its solution in a location that includes surveillance coverage, custom access control, remote control, audio technology and audio/video intercoms — all streaming to an AI-enabled video management system, according to a press release.
Customers can open the app on their smartphone as they approach the Bluetooth-enabled intercom at the store door, which then displays an unlock message and releases the door. Once inside, they can load their cart and then self checkout at the register kiosk.
The solution includes analytics designed to assist staff in inventory management and other business operations.
Currently, Aisle 24 has 16 locations in Ontario and Quebec, with plans to launch at least 40 more stores in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary and Halifax by the end of the year. In the future, Aisle 24 plans to continue expanding across Canada, as well as the United States, South America and parts of Europe and Asia.
Smart Installs Inc., a Toronto-based customer security solutions provider and Axis Communications integrator partner, assisted Aisle 24 with the new installation at 21 Ordnance Street in Toronto.