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AiFi partners with Verizon to bring 5G-powered autonomous c-store to Indy 500

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May 28, 2021

AiFi, a provider of autonomous shopping experiences powered by AI, has teamed with Verizon Business to bring an autonomous shopping experience to the 105th Running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, according to a press release.

Ticket-holders, volunteers, staff and drivers will be able to purchase an assortment of snacks, beverages and Indy 500 merchandise using AiFi's portable computer vision enabled NanoStore, which will run on Verizon's 5G Ultra Wideband network. AiFi's NanoStore is fully autonomous, customizable, and can now be placed in any location with Verizon 5G coverage.

Customers can enter the NanoStore by scanning the Indy Express Shop app. Once scanned, the computer vision-technology around the store will observe and track the items that a customer chooses. When customers are done shopping, customers can walk out and will receive a receipt to their app or email within minutes. AiFi's computer vision-technology has achieved an accuracy rate of 99% for a seamless customer experience without using facial recognition or storing biometric data.

"As in-person gatherings start back up, venues and consumers alike will prioritize personal safety in every way possible," Steve Gu, founder and CEO at AiFi, said in the press release. "Our NanoStore allows attendees to avoid crowded lines and experience contactless shopping while purchasing their favorite snacks and drinks. We're incredibly excited to partner with Penske to bring a seamless shopping experience to event attendees, allowing them to get back to their seats faster to enjoy the race."

"The NanoStore provides a completely new and futuristic shopping experience for attendees," said Rebecca Russelink, chief information officer at Penske Entertainment.

"Giving race fans the ability to experience the power of Verizon 5G at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway through AiFi's autonomous shopping NanoStore is an exciting moment for us," said Andy Brady, vice president, enterprise sales, Verizon Business.

Pictures courtesy of AiFi.