This will be based on the processor firm’s Responsive Retail Platform which makes the most of an IoT style sensor node with imagers, wireless connectivity along with new software and APIs.

CEO Brian Krzanich told the Retail’s BIG Show in the US this week that the firm plans to invest more than $100m over the next five years in the retail industry.

As well as the user aspects, Intel also believes it has inventory management system capabilities to offer.

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Intel also demonstrated Simbe Robotics’ Tally (pictured above), a robotic autonomous shelf auditing and analytics solution for retail.

It works in concert with retail associates by arming them with information to ensure the store’s products are always stocked and displaying the correct price tag.

The robot, with a Core i7 processor and cameras operates safely during normal store hours alongside shoppers and employees, and doesn’t require any infrastructure changes to the store.