{"id":413,"date":"2023-10-24T03:58:42","date_gmt":"2023-10-23T19:58:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/2023\/10\/24\/the-supermarket-with-no-staff\/"},"modified":"2023-10-24T03:58:42","modified_gmt":"2023-10-23T19:58:42","slug":"the-supermarket-with-no-staff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/the-supermarket-with-no-staff\/","title":{"rendered":"The Supermarket With NO Staff"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote><p>A convenience store with a modern twist has launched in China.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(227, 55, 55);\"><b>A convenience store with a modern twist has launched in China.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/the-supermarket-with-no-staff\/#24_hour_store_The_store_has_already_been_tested_in_Shanghai_and_is_currently_in_Hefei_Photo_Dailymail\" title=\"24 hour store: The store has already been tested in Shanghai and is currently in Hefei Photo:Dailymail\">24 hour store: The store has already been tested in Shanghai and is currently in Hefei Photo:Dailymail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/the-supermarket-with-no-staff\/#Customers_scan_the_goods_themselves_to_purchase_their_shopping_all_without_meeting_a_single_person\" title=\"Customers scan the goods themselves to purchase their shopping all without meeting a single person.&nbsp;\">Customers scan the goods themselves to purchase their shopping all without meeting a single person.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/the-supermarket-with-no-staff\/#Moby_Mart_is_open_to_the_public_24_hours_a_day_and_can_automatically_restock_Photo_Dailymail\" title=\"Moby Mart is open to the public 24 hours a day and can automatically restock Photo:Dailymail\">Moby Mart is open to the public 24 hours a day and can automatically restock Photo:Dailymail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/the-supermarket-with-no-staff\/#Moby_Mart_is_open_to_the_public_24_hours_a_day_and_can_automatically_restock_goods\" title=\"Moby Mart is open to the public 24 hours a day and can automatically restock goods.&nbsp;\">Moby Mart is open to the public 24 hours a day and can automatically restock goods.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/the-supermarket-with-no-staff\/#New_technology_also_allows_users_of_the_app_to_call_a_Moby_to_their_area_in_order_to_buy_items_While_there_are_also_plans_to_have_drones_installed_on_the_top_of_shops_to_deliver_goods_to_customers\" title=\"New technology also allows users of the app to call a Moby to their area in order to buy items. While there are also plans to have drones installed on the top of shops to deliver goods to customers.&nbsp;\">New technology also allows users of the app to call a Moby to their area in order to buy items. While there are also plans to have drones installed on the top of shops to deliver goods to customers.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/the-supermarket-with-no-staff\/#While_shoppers_in_need_of_help_are_given_assistance_by_a_hologram_worker\" title=\"While shoppers in need of help are given assistance by a hologram worker.&nbsp;\">While shoppers in need of help are given assistance by a hologram worker.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/the-supermarket-with-no-staff\/#For_those_customers_in_need_of_some_assistance_a_hologram_worker_appears_with_instructions_Photo_Dailymail\" title=\"For those customers in need of some assistance, a hologram worker appears with instructions Photo:Dailymail\">For those customers in need of some assistance, a hologram worker appears with instructions Photo:Dailymail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/the-supermarket-with-no-staff\/#The_idea_has_been_developed_by_Swedish_company_Wheelys_in_cooperation_with_Hefei_University_and_Himalfy\" title=\"The idea has been developed by Swedish company Wheelys in cooperation with Hefei University and Himalfy.&nbsp;\">The idea has been developed by Swedish company Wheelys in cooperation with Hefei University and Himalfy.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/the-supermarket-with-no-staff\/#It_is_currently_travelling_around_the_country_in_demo_mode_and_has_visited_Shanghai_The_shop_is_currently_in_Hefei\" title=\"It is currently travelling around the country in demo mode and has visited Shanghai. The shop is currently in Hefei.\">It is currently travelling around the country in demo mode and has visited Shanghai. The shop is currently in Hefei.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/the-supermarket-with-no-staff\/#According_to_Wheelys_the_main_aim_of_the_store_is_to_make_grocery_shopping_environmentally_friendly_and_cheaper_to_operate\" title=\"According to Wheelys, the main aim of the store is to make grocery shopping environmentally friendly and cheaper to operate.\">According to Wheelys, the main aim of the store is to make grocery shopping environmentally friendly and cheaper to operate.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/the-supermarket-with-no-staff\/#The_store_will_stock_groceries_ready_meals_magazines_and_hot_drinks\" title=\"The store will stock groceries, ready meals, magazines and hot drinks.&nbsp;\">The store will stock groceries, ready meals, magazines and hot drinks.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/the-supermarket-with-no-staff\/#Advanced_AI_technology_means_that_the_travelling_mart_knows_when_it_needs_to_restock_Photo_Dailymail\" title=\"Advanced AI technology means that the travelling mart knows when it needs to restock Photo:Dailymail\">Advanced AI technology means that the travelling mart knows when it needs to restock Photo:Dailymail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/the-supermarket-with-no-staff\/#One_way_that_it_is_cheaper_is_that_it_does_not_have_any_staff_at_the_store\" title=\"One way that it is cheaper is that it does not have any staff at the store.&nbsp;\">One way that it is cheaper is that it does not have any staff at the store.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/the-supermarket-with-no-staff\/#Customers_download_an_app_in_order_to_call_the_mart_to_their_area_Once_the_store_arrives_they_can_then_scan_items_themselves_and_pay_using_the_app\" title=\"Customers download an app in order to call the mart to their area. Once the store arrives they can then scan items themselves and pay using the app.&nbsp;\">Customers download an app in order to call the mart to their area. Once the store arrives they can then scan items themselves and pay using the app.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/the-supermarket-with-no-staff\/#Advanced_AI_technology_means_that_the_travelling_mart_knows_when_it_needs_to_restock_It_can_also_meet_up_with_other_Moby_marts_to_swap_products_that_it_is_short_of\" title=\"Advanced AI technology means that the travelling mart knows when it needs to restock. It can also meet up with other Moby marts to swap products that it is short of.&nbsp;\">Advanced AI technology means that the travelling mart knows when it needs to restock. It can also meet up with other Moby marts to swap products that it is short of.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/the-supermarket-with-no-staff\/#There_are_plans_to_have_drones_on_the_roof_of_stores_in_the_future_that_can_deliver_to_houses\" title=\"There are plans to have drones on the roof of stores in the future that can deliver to houses.&nbsp;\">There are plans to have drones on the roof of stores in the future that can deliver to houses.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/the-supermarket-with-no-staff\/#According_to_the_team_behind_Moby_Mart_the_store_cuts_down_shopping_time_from_between_30_and_60_percent\" title=\"According to the team behind Moby Mart, the store cuts down shopping time from between 30 and 60 percent.\">According to the team behind Moby Mart, the store cuts down shopping time from between 30 and 60 percent.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"24_hour_store_The_store_has_already_been_tested_in_Shanghai_and_is_currently_in_Hefei_Photo_Dailymail\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"1.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FlgXZ1OmtUKCukLEhWCzgs0Jj04a?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" height=\"391\" width=\"634\" title=\"\">24 hour store: The store has already been tested in Shanghai and is currently in Hefei Photo:Dailymail<br \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<h5><\/h5>\n<h5><\/h5>\n<h5><\/h5>\n<h5><\/h5>\n<h5> <\/h5>\n<p><font><font>Moby Mart is an unmanned self-driving store which runs on solar power and is able to drive to your area at the touch of a button. <\/font><br \/><\/font><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Customers_scan_the_goods_themselves_to_purchase_their_shopping_all_without_meeting_a_single_person\"><\/span><font><font>Customers scan the goods themselves to purchase their shopping all without meeting a single person.&nbsp; <\/font><br \/><\/font><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><font><\/font><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"2.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/Fs-jQRtGRZ4XbVIhj8KidV7AqyRi?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" height=\"357\" width=\"634\" title=\"\"><\/h5>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Moby_Mart_is_open_to_the_public_24_hours_a_day_and_can_automatically_restock_Photo_Dailymail\"><\/span>Moby Mart is open to the public 24 hours a day and can automatically restock Photo:Dailymail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<h5><\/h5>\n<h5> <\/h5>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Moby_Mart_is_open_to_the_public_24_hours_a_day_and_can_automatically_restock_goods\"><\/span><font>Moby Mart is open to the public 24 hours a day and can automatically restock goods.&nbsp;<\/font><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_technology_also_allows_users_of_the_app_to_call_a_Moby_to_their_area_in_order_to_buy_items_While_there_are_also_plans_to_have_drones_installed_on_the_top_of_shops_to_deliver_goods_to_customers\"><\/span><font>New technology also allows users of the app to call a Moby to their area in order to buy items. While there are also plans to have drones installed on the top of shops to deliver goods to customers.&nbsp;<\/font><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"While_shoppers_in_need_of_help_are_given_assistance_by_a_hologram_worker\"><\/span>While shoppers in need of help are given assistance by a hologram worker.&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_those_customers_in_need_of_some_assistance_a_hologram_worker_appears_with_instructions_Photo_Dailymail\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"3.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FnxTR6jLXo4vJcgG3hXnC66GGPmG?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" height=\"423\" width=\"634\" title=\"\">For those customers in need of some assistance, a hologram worker appears with instructions Photo:Dailymail<br \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><\/h5>\n<h5> <\/h5>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_idea_has_been_developed_by_Swedish_company_Wheelys_in_cooperation_with_Hefei_University_and_Himalfy\"><\/span>The idea has been developed by Swedish company Wheelys in cooperation with Hefei University and Himalfy.&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_is_currently_travelling_around_the_country_in_demo_mode_and_has_visited_Shanghai_The_shop_is_currently_in_Hefei\"><\/span>It is currently travelling around the country in demo mode and has visited Shanghai. The shop is currently in Hefei.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"According_to_Wheelys_the_main_aim_of_the_store_is_to_make_grocery_shopping_environmentally_friendly_and_cheaper_to_operate\"><\/span>According to Wheelys, the main aim of the store is to make grocery shopping environmentally friendly and cheaper to operate.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_store_will_stock_groceries_ready_meals_magazines_and_hot_drinks\"><\/span>The store will stock groceries, ready meals, magazines and hot drinks.&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advanced_AI_technology_means_that_the_travelling_mart_knows_when_it_needs_to_restock_Photo_Dailymail\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"4.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/Fi42YVKzoUXxaSWnnMOx3hksuG6h?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" height=\"437\" width=\"634\" title=\"\">Advanced AI technology means that the travelling mart knows when it needs to restock Photo:Dailymail<br \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<h5><\/h5>\n<h5> <\/h5>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"One_way_that_it_is_cheaper_is_that_it_does_not_have_any_staff_at_the_store\"><\/span><font>One way that it is cheaper is that it does not have any staff at the store.&nbsp;<\/font><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Customers_download_an_app_in_order_to_call_the_mart_to_their_area_Once_the_store_arrives_they_can_then_scan_items_themselves_and_pay_using_the_app\"><\/span><font>Customers download an app in order to call the mart to their area. Once the store arrives they can then scan items themselves and pay using the app.&nbsp;<\/font><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advanced_AI_technology_means_that_the_travelling_mart_knows_when_it_needs_to_restock_It_can_also_meet_up_with_other_Moby_marts_to_swap_products_that_it_is_short_of\"><\/span><font>Advanced AI technology means that the travelling mart knows when it needs to restock. It can also meet up with other Moby marts to swap products that it is short of.&nbsp;<\/font><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"There_are_plans_to_have_drones_on_the_roof_of_stores_in_the_future_that_can_deliver_to_houses\"><\/span><font>There are plans to have drones on the roof of stores in the future that can deliver to houses.&nbsp;<\/font><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"According_to_the_team_behind_Moby_Mart_the_store_cuts_down_shopping_time_from_between_30_and_60_percent\"><\/span><font>According to the team behind Moby Mart, the store cuts down shopping time from between 30 and 60 percent.<\/font><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<h5><font><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"GIC.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FlXXlKXBxtykYAuKbjvAxKMwIbVH?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" height=\"640\" width=\"640\" title=\"\"><\/font><\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A convenience store with a modern twist has launched in China. 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