Instacart and Morrisons launched Caper smart trolleys at Morrisons' Preston supermarket on July 28, bringing AI-powered in-store shopping technology to the UK for the first time through a trial that makes Morrisons the first British supermarket to deploy the system.
The trolley eliminates the traditional checkout interaction for customers who use it. Items are recognized automatically as they are placed inside, including fresh produce, which is weighed on the trolley itself, according to the press release.
A touchscreen shows the running basket total throughout the shop, and shoppers scan their Morrisons More Card directly on the trolley to access loyalty savings and promotions without a separate scanning step. At the end of the trip, a barcode on the trolley's screen is scanned at a dedicated Caper checkout lane to complete payment.
