20th April 2021, 9:59 PM
So here's what I've learned after reading info and watching the video on this 'Amazon Go Store' experience: the store is tracking all the items that you've placed into your cart, items returned to the store, and everything that leaves the store. All based on using the Amazon app to scan for entrance, then they bill you later once you're done.
Now here's my thorough analysis on this proof of concept: Pros- Interesting way to help diminish waiting time for buying items, no need to worry about the stressful situation of paying right away if you forgot your credit card which means your receipt will be billed eventually. Lastly, nothing has to be scanned; just grab and go!
Cons- Thieves can easily maneuver their way around this system by ripping the store off with someone else's information. If they're scanning their way in, first off, they could just hack into someone else's Amazon account (with a linked card) and start swiping items from the shelves. Yes, you are being tracked and reported (which in some cases can be a problem), but they can still disguise themselves.
So yeah, it looks like Amazon is in competition with the major grocery stores like Wal-Mart. It's like @Eternal said, "Amazon has a bunch of quirks to work out in their technology". We'll see what happens, soon.
Now here's my thorough analysis on this proof of concept: Pros- Interesting way to help diminish waiting time for buying items, no need to worry about the stressful situation of paying right away if you forgot your credit card which means your receipt will be billed eventually. Lastly, nothing has to be scanned; just grab and go!
Cons- Thieves can easily maneuver their way around this system by ripping the store off with someone else's information. If they're scanning their way in, first off, they could just hack into someone else's Amazon account (with a linked card) and start swiping items from the shelves. Yes, you are being tracked and reported (which in some cases can be a problem), but they can still disguise themselves.
So yeah, it looks like Amazon is in competition with the major grocery stores like Wal-Mart. It's like @Eternal said, "Amazon has a bunch of quirks to work out in their technology". We'll see what happens, soon.
