Robots are here in the UAE.
Nobody panic, everything is fine, they’re not sentient (as far as we know) and they’ve got jobs so they’re contributing the local economy too.
Carrefour has announced the 11 new inventory robots have been unleashed in the UAE at stores across the country.
The ‘Tally Robots’ are used to support stock management and control to make sure that shelves are full and that your favourite products are always in store.
To be honest the robots sounds really helpful and a lot less frightening than they are in the movies.
Tally Robots are 163cm tall and weigh around 30kgm just in case you were curious and they’re fitted with cameras so they can check for stock errors, notice when products are out of stuck, spot price mismatches, incorrect barcodes and stock misplacement.
Plus, the Tally Robots make day-to-day life easier for their fellow human supermarket colleagues by reducing the overall workload and stock duties.
“Majid Al Futtaim is committed to pioneering tomorrow’s retail, and we are constantly working to better our processes, enhance our efficiency and digitise our operations in the region,” said Philippe Peguilhan, country manager of Carrefour UAE at Majid Al Futtaim Retail.
“This is exactly what Tally Robot has achieved. With product availability, placement and pricing data fully automated, we can offer a more efficient and convenient service at our Carrefour stores, while freeing up our colleagues to be more focused on helping our customers with their shopping experience.”
You can find Tally robots in Carrefour stores across the UAE including Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Deira, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Me’aisem, Dubai Festival City, Ibn Battuta Mall, City Centre Ajman, Yas Mall, Jimi Mall, City Centre Al Zahia, and Cityland Mall.
For more information visit www.carrefouruae.com.
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