UAE shoppers are now able to do grocery shopping and “pay with their face”, after a futuristic AI-powered store with facial recognition scanners has opened in the country.
Shoppers won’t need cash or even cards to buy goods, a facial recognition scan will be enough to buy groceries.
Astra Tech has officially launched its first autonomous shopping store in Sky Tower, Abu Dhabi.
UAE Facepay technology
The imaginative brick-and-mortar location operates solely using artificial intelligence (AI).
B Store could revolutionise the shopping experience in the UAE through faster payment processing and fewer hassles.
Powered by cutting-edge AI technology and cloud integration, B Store offers a fully automated shopping experience that lets shoppers pay for their purchases by simply using their faces.
Integrating facial recognition technology for customer payments in an autonomous store is a unique offering that sets Astra apart.
The store focuses on grocery items with extended shelf life, ensuring customer satisfaction and convenience.
This innovative combination showcases Astra’s commitment to expanding and enhancing its services.
At B Store, shoppers can expect a hassle-free journey from start to finish, as the process is designed to provide a seamless and convenient shopping experience.
How to buy groceries with your face in UAE
- Upon approaching the entry gates, the customer is greeted with an ELO screen displaying a message, “Tap or Scan to Enter”
- They have the option to pay using the POS machine by tapping their card or utilising Payby’s revolutionary FacePay;
- Users can act out the action instead of selecting on screen
- For card payments, customers proceed to tap the POS machine with their card
- For FacePay, they move to the FacePay machine and simply look at it. Once the payment method is completed, the ELO screen will initiate a question about their receipt
- When selecting their preferred option, the gates open, granting access to the store.
Inside the store, customers can comfortably retrieve their desired items in the most convenient and smooth manner.
Upon leaving, they receive a text message on the provided phone number, expressing gratitude for their trip and informing them that their receipt is being processed.
A subsequent message contains a hyperlink, allowing customers to click and view their receipt conveniently.
Valeriya Thores, Autonomous E-Commerce Director at Astra Tech, said: “We are thrilled to introduce the first-ever B Store and redefine the future of retail. This innovative integration of facial recognition technology revolutionises the way we shop and showcases our commitment to providing unparalleled convenience and security.
“Step into the future of retail with B Store, where your face becomes your ultimate payment method. Our vision has always been to simplify the everyday for our customers, and this is another step in that direction.”
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