Welcome to episode 522 of the AI in Action podcast, the show where we break down the hype and explore the impact that Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence are making on our everyday lives.

Powered by Alldus International, our goal is to share with you the insights of technologists and data science enthusiasts to showcase the excellent work that is being done within AI in North America and Europe.

Today’s guest is Jariullah Safi, Director of AI and Computer Vision at Simbe Robotics. Founded in 2014, Simbe is the global leader in Store Intelligence™ solutions that provide unprecedented visibility and real-time insights to increase retailer performance. Simbe combines cutting-edge AI and robotics to power business-critical intelligence that improves inventory management and streamlines operations, while empowering retailers to better support store associates and elevate shoppers’ experience.

Simbe’s comprehensive platform includes the world’s first autonomous, item-scanning robot, Tally, which leverages best-in-class computer vision to identify exact product location, out-of-stocks, pricing and promotion information with 99% accuracy. By partnering with major worldwide brands across the US, Europe and Asia, Simbe delivers market-leading product availability and price integrity, so they can improve store performance and labor efficiency.

In this episode, Jariullah talks about:

His experience to date from engineering to robotics and computer vision

Overseeing retail data processing for actionable insights using computer vision

Leading image processing, model development and client interactions

Case Study: Enhancing shelf management, inventory tracking and customer navigation

The importance of tag accuracy and recovering lost sales

How the team covers computer vision, data quality, web backend and autonomy

Scaling operations, enhancing products and providing an integrated mobile app

Embracing a culture of inclusivity, empowerment and mentorship

To find out more about all the great work happening within Simbe Robotics, check out the website www.simberobotics.com or follow them on LinkedIn and X @simberobotics. You can also connect with Jariullah directly on LinkedIn.

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