Amazon has opened the world's first supermarket to revolutionize the way we buy food. The company opened its first self-service shop in Seattle.
Amazon Go uses ceiling mounted cameras and electronic sensors to identify each customer and track what products they choose. Purchases are charged to customers credit cards when they leave the store.
Upon entering the shop, buyers go through gates similar to those on the subway by touching their smartphones with the Amazon Go application installed. Then they can freely place sandwiches, salads, drinks and biscuits from the shelves directly into their own bags.
There is no need for a cart or a basket, and the very interaction with people can force you if you decide to buy alcohol and check your ID card.
Shell sensors add products to the account or delete them when the customer returns them.
So far, the system has been successful, the company said. But they haven't yet decided whether they will provide the technology to more stores.
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