ROBO-HI Corporation, the developer of ROBO-HI® OS — an Autonomous Operating System (AOS) that runs on-site operations fully autonomously without human intervention — has officially launched the ROBO-HI DANCE solution for the Smart Store model.
The solution was built to tackle the severe labor shortage and over-reliance on individual expertise in retail and distribution. At convenience stores, supermarkets, and retail chains, businesses face a long list of challenges: hiring difficulties, rising training costs driven by a multinational workforce, lost revenue from out-of-stocks, and food waste.
ROBO-HI DANCE digitizes the store environment and staff activity immediately, using only the existing smartphones and apps — no large hardware investment required. The solution combines technologies such as AR-based patrol navigation, automatic detection of out-of-stocks and expiry dates via the phone camera, and an AI-powered automatic markdown engine.
As a result, even newly hired employees can perform at the same level as seasoned veterans, helping resolve structural problems such as labor shortages and rising personnel costs, while supporting a more efficient and sustainable store operating model.
THREE CORE CAPABILITIES OF EYECAN STAFF
1.EYE-Navi (AR navigation)
VPS (Visual Positioning System) and LiDAR technology pinpoint each employee's position to within a centimeter inside the store. ROBO-HI OS calculates the optimal route in real time and overlays AR arrows directly on the floor, letting staff move as quickly and effectively as an experienced specialist.
2.EYE-Scan (Continuous and stationary monitoring)
The system automatically captures data on cleanliness and customer density across the store. Point the phone camera at a shelf and AI detects out-of-stocks, reads expiry dates with high-speed OCR, and supports the automated ordering workflow.
3.EYE-Action (AR work guidance)
Equipped with a long-range, high-precision LiDAR, obstacle-detection sensors, and collision-avoidance functions, the robot can identify risks and stop safely in any situation.
HIGHLIGHT FEATURES OF ROBO-HI DANCE FOR STORE DX
Food-waste reduction mechanism
AI automatically identifies items nearing their expiry date and guides staff via AR to apply "Tearful Stickers" based on urgency. These stickers build customer empathy and accelerate product turnover, cutting food waste in the process.
AI-driven automatic markdown
AI cross-analyzes factors such as expiry date, stock level, weather, temperature, and the time-of-day sales window to determine the optimal markdown automatically. Discount labels are printed with no manual data entry required.
Task centralization and gamification
ROBO-HI DANCE turns complex operational tasks into intuitive, easy-to-execute experiences. When AI detects an overloaded checkout area, Dynamic Routing automatically dispatches employees from restocking to support the cashier.
Quality-assurance loop
The system establishes an automatic cross-check mechanism between staff to remove individual dependencies and keep operational quality stable. High performers are recognized through skill badges and performance scoring.
THREE VALUES 「ROBO-HI DANCE」 DELIVERS
- Outstanding ROI through rapid deployment — no costly hardware investment needed.
- Standardized operational quality, higher staff motivation, and lower training costs.
- A foundation for the next-generation (AOS) store operating model, where humans and multiple types of robots collaborate seamlessly in the future.
