EDEKA Jaeger has launched a third automated store in Stuttgart with biometric age verification kiosks from Diebold Nixdorf. The technology uses AI for facial age estimation to facilitate sales of restricted products like alcohol. This initiative supports a customer-centric shopping experience while decreasing staff workload on age confirmation tasks.
EDEKA Jaeger has launched its third automated retail store featuring biometric age verification in Stuttgart Plieningen, Germany. This store utilizes AI-driven self-service kiosks to assess the age of customers purchasing restricted products like alcohol. The biometric technology is supplied by Diebold Nixdorf, utilizing facial recognition capabilities to estimate age efficiently.
Customers interact with the kiosks by providing consent; thereafter, AI-powered cameras analyze their facial features. This process ensures compliance with age restrictions while streamlining the checkout experience. The collaboration with Yoti, a UK-based digital ID provider, is critical for the implementation of the Vynamic Smart Vision Age Verification solution.
The account manager at Diebold Nixdorf stated that such self-service solutions enhance speed and convenience in processing transactions involving age-restricted products. Furthermore, this technological advancement allows retail staff to focus on enhancing customer services rather than handling age verification manually.
The new automated kiosk follows the openings of two previous locations: one at Stuttgart Airport and another in Stuttgart city, indicating EDEKA Jaeger’s commitment to innovative, customer-centric shopping experiences. The self-service technology from Diebold Nixdorf will be showcased at the upcoming NRF 2025 event in New York.
Globally, automated retail systems are increasingly adopting age verification technologies, with biometrics and digital ID checks becoming standard practices in maintaining compliance with local age regulations.
EDEKA Jaeger continues to innovate in the retail space with the introduction of automated kiosks featuring biometric age verification. This technology not only accelerates the purchasing process but also allows staff to improve customer service by reducing their involvement in age checks. As the adoption of biometric systems grows worldwide, EDEKA is positioning itself at the forefront of retail technology, enhancing customer experiences and operational efficiency.
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