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Phygital 2.0: When AI Becomes Retail Infrastructure

From “Unmanned Stores” to Intelligent Retail Systems Around 2018, the global retail industry became fascinated with the idea of the “unmanned store.” Retailers began experimenting with cashierless checkout systems, computer vision technology, and automated payment kiosks. The goal was simple: reduce labor costs while improving customer convenience. However, many of these early projects focused primarily on automating the checkout… Read More »

Edge Computing AI and the Future of Self-Service Infrastructure

Edge Computing – Hardware and Software Across the global self-service industry, kiosks are no longer simple transaction machines. In 2026, many deployments are evolving into Edge AI platforms capable of processing computer vision, voice interaction, and real-time analytics directly on the device. This shift is being driven by advances in processors from Intel, along with new software frameworks and the growing… Read More »