Self-Checkout Kiosks and Effective Social Distancing

Self-Checkout Kiosks have helped retailers and supermarkets in dime-dozen ways. Most importantly they help eliminate congestion at human-operated checkout counters. In fact, today automation is embraced by all sectors and retail in-stores is no exception. In addition, to worsening the problems the outbreak of Covid-19 has enhanced the market for Self-Checkout Kiosks. This is due to the fact that it ensures the practice of social-distance at In-stores. Moreover, it provides a mechanism for a minimal human to human interaction.

Evolution and Types of Self-Checkout Kiosks

Self-Checkout Kiosks have a legacy behind their evolution. The Automated Teller Machines (ATM) is the ancestor of Self-Checkout Kiosks. David R Humble invented the first-ever Self-Service machine in the year 1984 at Florida. By 1990 such ‘Self-Service tills’ gained popularity.

In this regard today we have variety of Self-Checkout Kiosks like:

1. Cash-Based Self-Checkout Systems
2. Cashless Self-Checkout Kiosks
3. Checkout Free or Just Walk Out Technology

Cash-Based Self-Checkout Systems

Earlier days Retail outlets had cash transactions only. In-country like India in many places we transact in cash only. Therefore Cash-Based Self-Checkout Systems are still relevant. Such systems work in line with traditional cash management procedures. These machines store a huge repository of cash in them. With the advent of card-based and e-wallet based payments, such systems are losing popularity. But still, they are useful in many retail stores operating on cash-based systems.

Cashless Self-Checkout Systems

As the global trend is to move towards Cashless payment methods like debit, credit cards, and e-wallets and payment gateways. Also the majority of customers find it irritating to stand in long queues at supermarkets. Self-Checkout Systems that support cashless transactions are gaining popularity. Particularly in current Covid-19 pandemic situation they provide the added benefit of minimal human intervention.

Famous Branded Kiosks

Further renowned brand names whose Self-Checkout Kiosks are a hit are:

1. McDonald’s Self Checkout Kiosks
2. NCR Self Checkout Kiosks
3. Square Self Checkout Kiosks
4. Walmart Self Checkout Kiosks

McDonald in its Technology Enabled Service Mission has been upgrading 1000 restaurants every year. The Salient features of NCR Kiosks are Convertibility, Compactness, Efficient Scanning abilities. The Square Self Checkout Kiosks provide customizable user interface apps to operate these devices. Walmart Self checkout Kiosks are taking place of ‘Scan and Go’ Systems in the majority of stores.

Checkout Free or Just Walk Out Technology

As smartphones and QR Codes are gaining popularity. Customers and Retailers are looking for Kiosks that allow scanning of the goods at the point of purchase (on shelves) and finally submit final payment at the exit point by scanning a QR code instead of wasting time in checkout queues. Such Kiosks are also called ‘Just Walk Out’ technology kiosks. It is gaining momentum with the majority of the population having smartphones and all are comfortable paying with Mobile-Apps.

Aidio All-In-One Self-Checkout Kiosks

So, next, let us delve into the contribution of Aiddition Technologies to the Kiosks industry. Aiddition is a pioneer in the manufacturing of Kiosks in India. Subsequently, it has come up with an integrated solution to support customers transacting with cash, cheque-leaves, Card-based payments, and Apps based payment solutions along with thermal printers to provide receipts. The Aidio Self-Checkout Kiosks are popular amongst retailers, restaurants, fast-food outlets. Readers can obtain Aidio Kiosks information here: https://www.aidio.in

Summary

The Self-Checkout Kiosks play a major role in ensuring customer satisfaction and at the same time relieving staff members for more productive work at supermarkets and retail in-stores of the future. So, Aidio products truly add value to such solutions.