Retail robots can collect data in near real time and are gradually scaling in deployment, writes consultant Georges Mirza.

Marty, an indoor autonomous mobile robot made by Badger Technologies, was spotted wandering a GIANT Food Stores parking lot.

Badger Technologies’ in-store, multipurpose robots will complement the retail systems of STCR, which hopes to help independent grocers adopt automation.

Badger Technologies has added the PatrolBot to its retail robotics portfolio. It is also building a partner ecosystem to integrate the autonomous robot with security workforce management systems.

With demands for hygiene and workforce efficiency at an all-time high, grocery stores are turning to robots like these to better track inventory and serve customers.

Badger Technologies and AT&T said they want to bring faster, more reliable access to actionable business insights, improving the store experience and customer service.

AI company Neurala is working with grocery robot provider Badger Technologies to make mobile robots more efficient with machine vision.

Engineers can learn about recent developments in mobile robot technology from speakers, exhibitors, and peers at this conference in Boston in June.