SAN FRANCISCO — Instacart and Wegmans are teaming up to transform the in-store grocery shopping experience with the launch of Caper Carts, Instacart’s AI-powered smart carts. The pilot program kicks off today at the Wegmans Dewitt store in Syracuse, New York, marking the first deployment of the technology at a Wegmans location.
Designed to enhance convenience and streamline the checkout process, Caper Carts enable customers to bag items as they shop, track their spending in real-time, and check out directly at the cart, eliminating the need to wait in line. The carts use an array of cameras, a digital scale, and location sensors, all powered by NVIDIA Jetson hardware, to automatically recognize items as they are placed in the cart.
Shoppers can log in to their Wegmans Shoppers Club account on the cart’s touchscreen to access personalized offers and savings.
“Caper Carts are transforming everyday grocery shopping into a faster, more personalized experience,” said David McIntosh, Chief Connected Stores Officer at Instacart. “We’re excited to partner with Wegmans – known for their exceptional customer and in-store experience – to bring this technology to their store. Together, we’re delivering customers a delightful and personalized shopping journey.”
The rollout of Caper Carts marks the latest evolution in a partnership between Instacart and Wegmans, which began in 2017 with same-day delivery and has since expanded to include pickup, EBT SNAP acceptance, and loyalty program integration.
Caper Carts are part of Instacart Connected Stores, a suite of technologies designed to bridge online and in-store retail experiences for grocers and consumers alike.
For more information on Caper Carts and the Connected Stores platform, visit www.instacart.com/company/connected-stores.
