「ROBO-HI DANCE」: A Smart DX Solution for Retail Store Operations
ROBO-HI Corporation, developer of the Autonomous Operating System (AOS) ROBO-HI® OS, which enables fully autonomous field operations without human intervention, has launched「ROBO-HI DANCE」, a new smart-store solution designed for the retail and distribution industry.
The solution addresses critical challenges such as labor shortages, operational dependency on experienced staff, rising training costs associated with multinational workforces, lost sales opportunities due to out-of-stock items, and food waste.
Without requiring large-scale hardware investments, 「ROBO-HI DANCE」 instantly digitalizes store environments and staff activities using existing smartphones and mobile applications. The solution combines AR-guided navigation, AI-powered shelf monitoring, automated expiration-date detection, and AI-driven discount management to optimize store operations.
As a result, even newly hired employees can perform at a level comparable to experienced staff, helping retailers overcome structural labor challenges while building sustainable and profitable store operations.
Three Core Functions of EYECAN Staff
1. EYE-Navi (AR Navigation)
Using VPS (Visual Positioning System) and LiDAR technologies, EYE-Navi identifies staff locations with centimeter-level accuracy and displays the optimal route directly on the store floor through AR guidance.
2. EYE-Scan (Continuous Monitoring)
AI automatically detects out-of-stock products, reads expiration dates using high-speed OCR, and supports automated ordering simply by scanning shelves with a smartphone camera.
3. EYE-Action (AR Work Instructions)
The system intuitively guides staff through AR instructions and visual cues, including cleaning heatmaps, restocking guidance, and expiration-related discount recommendations.
Key Features of the ROBO-HI DANCE Store DX Solution
1. Food Waste Reduction Mechanism
AI identifies products approaching expiration and provides AR-guided instructions for applying “Tearful Stickers,” encouraging customer engagement and reducing food waste.
2. AI-Powered Dynamic Pricing
By analyzing inventory levels, expiration dates, weather conditions, temperature, and time-of-day data, AI automatically calculates optimal discount rates and generates discount labels without manual input.
3. Task Optimization and Gamification
Complex store operations are transformed into intuitive workflows. Dynamic Routing automatically reallocates staff based on real-time conditions, such as checkout congestion detected by AI cameras.
4. Quality Assurance Loop
Automated cross-checking between staff members ensures consistent operational quality while reducing dependence on individual expertise. Performance recognition mechanisms, including skill badges, help improve employee engagement and retention.
Three Values Delivered by 「ROBO-HI DANCE」
- Outstanding ROI without costly hardware investments.
- Standardized operational quality, improved staff motivation, and reduced training costs.
- A foundation for next-generation store operations where humans and robots collaborate seamlessly through an AOS-based ecosystem.
