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Innovation-focused outlet Marketeer covered the launch of Pingo Doce’s AI-powered self-checkout system, highlighting its potential to transform high-volume dining. The article includes a quote from Retail Robotics Solutions CEO Dimitri Rodin, who emphasizes AI as a global trend and RRS’s mission to deliver advanced, future-ready solutions. With 342 seats, the Alegro Sintra location sets a benchmark for intelligent foodservice experiences.

Jornal Económico highlights how AI is shaping the future of food service through Pingo Doce’s new self-checkout system. Installed at Comida Fresca (Alegro Sintra), the system was designed by Retail Robotics Solutions and can visually identify multiple overlapping dishes in real time. The result is faster service, fewer queues, and a frictionless experience — all without losing the personal touch.

Portugal’s leading financial newspaper covered the debut of the first AI-powered self-checkout restaurant in the country, launched by Pingo Doce at Alegro Sintra. The system, developed by French startup Retail Robotics Solutions, uses computer vision to identify food directly on trays — no barcodes, no item separation. It speeds up checkout, cuts waiting times, and sets a new benchmark for dining automation.

Reji, a leading provider of self-checkout systems in the USA, and Retail Robotics Solutions (RRS), a French startup specializing in AI-based solutions for restaurants and catering, announced a synergetic partnership. Their combination of solutions includes the highest standards and efficiency of AI recognition with the ability to fully manage self-checkout kiosks remotely, requiring zero staff involvement on-site. The companies aim to capture 10% of the $5 billion market.

Pingo Doce, Portugal's leading supermarket, and Retail Robotics Solutions (RRS) have signed a contract on Proof of Concept and further delivery of Robot-Cashiers for self-checkout services. Pingo Doce will be equipped with RRS's cutting-edge Next-Generation Model. For both companies, this is a transformative agreement, marking a significant milestone in the realm of dining technology. Pingo Doce restaurant chain is set to revolutionize the dining experience.

The agreement signed between Elior Italy and Retail Robotics Solutions at the Food Hotel Tech 2024 professional fair in Paris, France marks the beginning of the trials of the new Cashier Robot in Italy. This step signifies the application of cutting-edge technology which, according to both parties, will significantly reduce customer waiting times and achieve budget savings, as has already been proven in other catering establishments.

Retail Robotics Solutions (RRS), a pioneering French startup specializing in AI-driven self-service checkout solutions, has successfully raised €0.5 million in exchange for 6.25% of its shares. The new investor is Ariel Investments Corp (USA), known for its focus on investing in breakthrough technologies. This investment has placed RRS at a valuation of €8 million, marking a significant milestone for the company as it continues to redefine how restaurants and corporate canteens engage with their customers through cutting-edge AI technology.

The retail sector is undergoing a profound transformation, thanks to the incredible power of AI. Standing prominently in this AI-driven revolution is Retail Robotics Solutions. It is redefining efficiency and accuracy in meal identification, ensuring a seamless dining experience for customers and optimizing operational efficiency for businesses». Rating: Тop 10 AI Powered Retail Solutions Provider in Europe.