March 11, 2025
MulticoreWare Inc. and AMD have collaborated to develop an AI-powered smart self-checkout system designed for the retail market, according to a press release. The system utilizes Gen AI and computer vision to enhance retailer security and improve the customer shopping experience.
The solution operates multiple AI models simultaneously, leveraging the CPU, GPU and NPU cores available on AMD Ryzen Embedded 8000 Series processors. This technology enables accurate product identification through object detection, product verification and barcode scanning. Additionally, the system features AI-powered shoplifting detection with real-time monitoring and LLM-driven alerts.
MulticoreWare is showcasing the system with AMD at Embedded World USA, demonstrating how edge processing facilitates real-time AI inferencing for retail automation. The system aims to optimize checkout operations, detect customer behavior anomalies and create a secure, AI-driven shopping environment.
MulticoreWare specializes in smart retail solutions, incorporating AR, data analytics and real-time tracking to personalize shopping experiences, reduce theft and optimize inventory management. The company provides software IP solutions and engineering services across various industries, including automotive, surveillance and smart health.