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Grand Junction City Market Has a New Worker. It's a Robot

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Share on Facebook Share on Twitter I met a new employee roaming the aisles at the Orchard Mesa City Market this week. I had read about this employee, but never expected to meet them in Grand Junction. It was Tally 4.0, a six-foot-tall AI-powered robot designed to check grocery shelves, spot missing products, and help human employees keep shelves stocked. Meet the New Robot Working at Grand Junction's City Market Read More: AI Revolution In Colorado: Waste Management With Robotics Advanced AI Robots have arrived in Grand Junction. Their latest employer, The Orchard Mesa City Market at 2770 Highway 50, has welcomed the AI-powered Tally 4.0, developed by Simbe Robotics. Tally stands about six feet tall and glides up and down the aisles, scanning merchandise. What Does an AI Robot Actually Do in a Grocery Store? Tally rolls up and down the aisles inspecting inventory. It’s pretty advanced, using cameras, sensors, and AI to track empty shelves, misplaced products, and incorrect prices.

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