“Caper Carts” look to bring smart tech to shopping. With its seven stores, Geissler’s is the first chain in Connecticut or Massachusetts to feature the technology.
GRANBY, Conn. — The old, squeaky, rusted out shopping cart has been given a makeover thanks to A.I. technology. This week, Geissler’s Market in Granby showcased its new fleet of “Caper Carts”.
The carts are part of a partnership between grocery service Instacart and Geissler’s and, currently, Instacart says the Caper Carts are the first of their kind in Connecticut or Massachusetts.
“[Caper Carts] have got cameras that scan items as you put them in the basket,” said Nick Nickitas, the general manager for local independent grocery at Instacart. “It’s got a scale at the bottom so it knows when you put produce in and how much and it’s got a screen that shows you coupons so you will never miss a deal again.”
“A.I. has come to the shopping aisles,” said …