Caper Cart & Caper Counter (by Instacart)
Smart carts and smart checkouts for a seamless shopping experience.
Overview
Acquired by Instacart, Caper offers two main products: the Caper Cart, a smart shopping cart with a built-in scanner and scale, and the Caper Counter, an AI-powered checkout counter that uses computer vision to identify items. These solutions are designed to create a seamless, cashierless shopping experience, particularly for grocery stores, by integrating the checkout process directly into the shopping journey.
✨ Key Features
- AI-powered smart shopping cart (Caper Cart)
- Computer vision checkout kiosk (Caper Counter)
- On-cart item scanning and recommendations
- Built-in scale for produce and bulk items
- Pay-on-cart functionality
- Integration with retail media networks
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Smart cart technology that moves with the shopper
- Integration with the massive Instacart ecosystem
- Focus specifically on the grocery vertical
Unique Value: Merges the shopping and checkout experience into a single device (the cart), reducing friction and enabling in-aisle recommendations.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Streamlining the checkout process in urban grocery stores
- Providing personalized recommendations to shoppers via the smart cart screen
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Convenience stores
- Apparel or electronics retail
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike stationary kiosks, the Caper Cart provides a continuous interactive experience throughout the store, from finding items to paying.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
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