Aurora, Illinois – The local ALDI store has proudly debuted ALDIgo, an AI powered checkout system in Illinois, marking a transformative moment for shoppers in the region.
This checkout experience, enabled by Grabango’s artificial intelligence technology employing computer vision and machine learning, setting a new benchmark in retail convenience at the ALDI located at 2275 West Galena Blvd.
The CEO of Grabango, Will Glaser, expresses enthusiasm for the ALDIgo launch, underscoring it as the inception of a larger plan to revolutionize the grocery shopping experience. “Although more challenging, it was important to us to launch this technology in a typical store and not one purpose-built for us,” Glaser said. “ALDI is one of the most innovative retailers in the world, and we are honored to partner with them to give their shoppers an exciting new way to shop the store.”
“ALDI is continuously looking for new ways to be innovative and provide a best-in-class experience for our shoppers, and ALDIgo is a great example of that in action,” said Eric Traxler, Vice President of IT at ALDI, elaborates on the company’s initiative to stay at the cutting edge of retail advancements. The innovation is anticipated to elevate the shopping experience for Aurora residents, lighting, a clear pathway for a future where AI-driven systems can be integral to everyday commerce.
According to the company, here’s how it works: The AI system discreetly tracks the items selected, allowing for an efficient, queue-free checkout. Customers can complete their transactions via the Grabango app or card payments at designated stations, with the option of traditional cashier service maintained for those who prefer it.
As ALDI plans to scale this technology across its network, the prospect of experiencing AI-powered shopping is on the horizon for many more consumers across the retail spectrum.
