- Diebold Nixdorf (DBD, Financial) deploys AI-powered self-service checkout solutions at EDEKA Beckesepp in Waltershofen, Germany.
- The new technologies improve efficiency by automating produce recognition and age verification processes.
- EDEKA Beckesepp plans to expand these innovative technologies to more store locations.
Diebold Nixdorf (DBD), a global leader in retail technology solutions, has successfully implemented advanced AI-powered self-service checkout systems at the new EDEKA Beckesepp store located in Waltershofen, Germany. This installation marks a significant milestone in retail automation, featuring two cutting-edge technologies: Vynamic® Smart Vision | Fresh Produce Recognition and Vynamic® Smart Vision | Age Verification.
The Vynamic® Smart Vision | Fresh Produce Recognition technology utilizes AI-powered cameras to accurately identify fruits and vegetables without the need for barcode scanning, significantly reducing manual selections at checkout. Meanwhile, the Vynamic® Smart Vision | Age Verification system employs AI algorithms to authenticate the age of customers purchasing age-restricted goods, thereby minimizing the necessity for staff intervention during these transactions.
Operating over a 920-square-meter space, the EDEKA Beckesepp store benefits from these technologies by extending operational hours autonomously from 6 PM to midnight, while maintaining regular staffing during traditional hours. This model not only enhances customer convenience but also optimizes labor costs by enabling a staffless evening operation.
Importantly, the deployed systems are fully compliant with GDPR regulations, ensuring that no personal data is stored during the transaction process, thereby addressing privacy concerns associated with automated systems.
Johannes Ruf, owner of EDEKA Beckesepp, expressed satisfaction with the integration of these technologies, highlighting how they align customer convenience with efficient staff deployment. Diebold Nixdorf's solutions effectively tackle key challenges in self-service adoption, facilitating a seamless shopping experience for consumers.
The successful implementation of these AI-powered solutions at EDEKA Beckesepp has prompted plans for further expansions across additional store locations, signaling strong confidence and satisfaction in Diebold Nixdorf's transformative retail technologies.
