MUMBAI, India, Feb. 6 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202521124020 A) filed by Prof. Supriya S. Gorde; Ronit Vijaykumar Jain; Atharva Shripad Agey; Sharayu Abhijit Itkikar; Shweta Ankush Birle; and Harshit Abhay Jain, Pune, Maharashtra, on Dec. 9, 2025, for 'ai and iot-enabled autonomous smart trolley system for retail automation.'
Inventor(s) include Prof. Supriya S. Gorde; Ronit Vijaykumar Jain; Atharva Shripad Agey; Sharayu Abhijit Itkikar; Shweta Ankush Birle; and Harshit Abhay Jain.
The application for the patent was published on Feb. 6, under issue no. 06/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "Retail shopping is evolving rapidly, with customers expecting faster, contactless, and hassle-free experiences. Traditional billing and manual scanning often cause long queues, errors, and frustration for both shoppers and staff. The Smart Trolley System tackles these issues by integrating IoT devices, sensors, cloud analytics, indoor navigation, and AI-driven inventory management into a single, automated shopping solution. Shoppers begin by registering through a membership card or mobile number and can set a personal budget before entering the store. As products are added, the inbuilt barcode/QR scanner instantly identifies each item, and a touchscreen display shows real-time details such as product name, price, total cost, and remaining budget-helping users manage spending effortlessly. The system also includes indoor navigation and smart product location guidance, allowing shoppers to quickly find items and explore available offers or alternatives within their budget. To maintain accuracy and security, the trolley is equipped with optical and infrared sensors that detect any unscanned or misplaced items, along with a weight sensor at the base to verify product consistency. An integrated AI camera cross-checks scanned products against the trolley's contents, ensuring that the physical items and billed items match. At the same time, Al-driven inventory management and cloud analytics enable the store to monitor stock levels, track customer preferences, and optimize restocking with greater accuracy. When shoppers are ready to check out, the system generates a QR code for instant UPI payment, removing the need for manual billing counters. A digital receipt is instantly delivered via SMS or app notification. At the exit gate, a final weight verification confirms that all billed items match the trolley's contents, ensuring full transparency and trust. By combining real-time scanning, navigation, billing, security, and intelligent inventory control, the Smart Trolley System transforms shopping into a smooth, autonomous, and customer-centric experience-minimizing effort, eliminating queues, and enhancing both convenience and operational efficiency."
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