Smart Shopping Cart

Industry X.0 Robotics

A smart, self-driving shopping cart with a touch screen, theft protection, product suggestions, and detachable parts designed to make shopping smoother, safer, and more convenient.

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Institute:
Thapar institute of Engineering Technology, Patiala

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PI Name:
Dr. Sachin Kansal

Technology Readiness Level (TRL)
4

Intellectual Property:
PA No. 202311005807

Problem
Addressed

An automated system will allow users to shop conveniently without delays around billing counters and long queues. The system will allow users to check out anytime by paying the bill.

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About the
Technology

  • Interactive GUI, hassle-free shopping experience, Anti-Shoplifting.
  • Dynamically Movable Cart in real-time.
  • Recommendations System enabled.
  • Collision free.
  • Detachable Units
  • The prototype system provides an interactive GUI as a mobile application for the customer to keep track of the products in the cart. The application is real-time.
  • The system automatically detects whether the product is added to the cart or removed using input from various sensors.
  • The system generates an alarm if the user adds the product to the cart without scanning.

Application Areas & Use Cases

  • Mobile SMART Shopping Carts in India enhance retail
    efficiency, reduce checkout times, and improve
    customer experience through advanced technology.
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Barcode Scanner To scan the product
Jetson Nano Computational Power
Weight Sensor To weigh the product
LiDAR Obstacle Avoidance
Arduino Mega Local Computation
3D Camera Localization
Mobile Platform Move as per user