Kroger is testing its new ‘Barney’ robot to help manage inventory
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Kroger is testing new robot technology to keep closer tabs on inventory.
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Cincinnati Enquirer


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In the past few months, Greater Cincinnati Kroger shoppers may have noticed something out of the ordinary: a robot with shining blue lights, perusing shelves and casting a narrow ray of bright light at merchandise.

Fear not. These are not our new robot overlords, but a pilot program in 35 citywide locations testing the new technology to keep closer tabs on inventory in real-time. Kroger officials are tight-lipped about the project, offering few details:

“We are always exploring new ways to create a more convenient and friendly customer experience,” the Cincinnati-based supermarket chain said in a statement, adding that the robotic system “means our associates can more easily and quickly identify and address shelves where products are low or out of stock.”

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