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1247 points mangoman | 1 comments | 05 Dec 16 14:57 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source
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jakozaur ◴[05 Dec 16 15:22 UTC] No.13105855[source]▶
Wow. So groceries without checkout.

I thought that at some point RFID would replace barcodes providing similar experience. However, this system claim to be based on cameras and image recognition.

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notheguyouthink ◴[05 Dec 16 15:28 UTC] No.13105934[source]▶
I'm absolutely shocked big chains aren't doing this already. I hate the lines at my local grocery, it's fucking annoying as hell, a terrible UX and everyone always seems upset (i try to be chill, fwiw.. for the cashier sake lol).

I sort of doubt i'll ever see these Amazon stores though, Brick and Mortar is quite hard. I suspect i'll see someone (Amazon or otherwise) add this to the big chains i already use, though.

Either way, lets get rid of lines please.

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1. giarc ◴[05 Dec 16 15:46 UTC] No.13106118[source]▶
You are shocked big chains aren't doing this? What big chain has a robust R&D department working on image recognition? The profit margins at major grocery stores won't support anything like this.