Caper

Caper is a smart shopping cart system that addresses friction in the in-store grocery shopping experience, particularly around checkout, navigation, and personalization. The carts are equipped with a tablet screen, cameras, and sensors that allow shoppers to scan and pay for items directly from the cart, reducing the need to queue at a checkout counter. The system connects to a retailer’s existing point-of-sale and loyalty systems, aiming to streamline operations and improve the shopping journey.

Key capabilities include sensor fusion with AI integration, instant camera-based item recognition, and built-in weights and measures for loss prevention. The cart screen supports personalized features such as syncing shopping lists from retailer apps, displaying digital coupons and targeted ads, and gamified elements like a coupon wheel. Caper also offers a cloud-based tooling application for cart monitoring, verification, and store operations, with reporting and analytics capabilities. The carts integrate with Instacart’s platform, including FoodStorm for prepared food orders and in-store mode for list syncing.

Caper Carts are designed for grocery retailers of various sizes, from independent stores to large chains. The company provides a deployment process that includes team consultation, system integration, and launch preparation. Pricing is determined based on factors such as the number of carts and integration needs, and a demo is available to discuss specific requirements.