Quote (MSX98 @ Feb 24 2021 11:21am)
Who is Marty the Robot and Why Do We Need Retail Service Robots?Who is Marty the Robot?Marty the Robot is a service robot the same height as the tallest grocery store shelf. He’s a gray, slender, slow-moving device with big, cartoonish eyes. Marty will roam the supermarket and will alert humans to problems that need their attention.
Marty the Robot dons a sign that reads “Marty is an autonomous robot that uses image capturing technology to report spills, debris, and other potential hazards to store employees to improve your shopping experience.” Marty uses embedded cameras to navigate and avoid customers and store displays. He’s powered by rechargeable lithium batteries.
What Can Marty the Robot Do?When Marty notices spills or other trip hazards, he can alert customers verbally by saying “Caution. Hazard detected.” He can then contact employees through the store’s public announcement system. Marty the Robot can also scan shelves to check products and detect incorrect pricing or missing labels.
Shoppers don’t need to worry that personal information about them is being collected. Any images or videos Marty captures is stored for a short period of time and is then destroyed. His focus is on identifying spills and price mismatches, not monitoring security.