admin Remaining relevant in the business arena is grounded in adopting the new technical feats secured by the field of techno science. The world of virtual shopping is also changing with the ever-expanding technical field. Swyft Inc. has announced the launch of a patented contactless shopping technology that allows consumers to instantly get the products they need or want without dealing with anyone or touching anything. In the wake of the ongoing pandemic this technology is set to revolutionize the world of shopping.
Details about the Innovation
The novel technology soon to be incorporated into the system will allow consumers to use their mobile phone to complete their purchase while standing in front of robotic stores equipped with Swyft technology. Users are still able to conveniently pay using their physical credit card or NFC-enabled phone and are not required to download a mobile app, create a mobile wallet or an online account.
The Silicon Valley-based technology company advised that the new technology has been made immediately available in stores in major US airports like San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Atlanta Hartsfield (ATL) and Houston (IAH). The technology is initially being deployed at top US airports and will also soon be available at more than 1,000 of Swyft’s US robotic stores.
Need of the Hour
Lincoln Smith, Swyft’s President & VP Product and inventor of multiple Swyft patents asserted, “Our stores are already convenient, and the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated consumer acceptance of our vision; many of us are wary of touching things or interacting with people. Our contactless shopping experience is so frictionless and convenient that you’ll never want to wait in line again.”Every automated store (robotic vending machine) on Swyft’s platform is a connected micro-warehouse that allows brands or retailers to build ground-breaking functionality into their websites and apps such as the reservation of products for consumers or couriers to contactlessly collect (buy online, pickup in store). For example, consumers can select and pay for a COVID test on one of Swyft’s brand partner websites (possibly free with insurance verification) and receive a pickup code. When the pickup code is presented, the Swyft platform validates the code and the test kit is instantly dispensed.
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