08/13/2024

Alegre Design Creates the Autonomous Shopping Cart JuliusTEC

JuliusTEC shopping cart robot by Alegre Design for Carttec. Photo courtesy of Alegre Design.

Alegre Design studio had created the JuliusTEC shopping cart for the company Carttec. An autonomous robot that follows customers around the store and helps them shop without needing physical interaction.

Carttec, a Spanish company dedicated to distributing supermarket equipment, teamed up with Alegre Design to improve the future shopping experience with this innovative shopping cart robot. The challenge was to create an approachable and inviting appearance for this automated shopping cart. And to achieve this, they carefully studied the dimensions and volumes of every component and all use cases to implement a holistic user experience.

The JuliusTEC smart cart features advanced cartographic technology with a sophisticated 3D spatial mapping system for precise and safe autonomous navigation, obstacle detection technology for enhanced safety, and smart accessories for real-time customer tracking. In addition, the Spanish design studio focused on ergonomic design and the placement of all the functional and aesthetic components: integrated lift handles facilitate transportation and operation by customers and maintenance employees. It includes seamlessly integrated lighting and adequate emergency systems for user protection. Two basket sizes, defined by market analysis, cater to different user needs. And customizable colorways and distinct branding areas facilitate easy identification and adaptation to each supermarket’s needs. It also features anti-spill channels that ensure easy liquid evacuation, simplifying cleaning and maintenance.

The performance, reliability, and efficiency of JuliusTEC reflect Carttec and Alegre Design’s commitment to technology and industrial design innovation. An inclusive new standard in supermarket automation designed to improve the customer shopping experience.

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