Advanced Smart Shopping Cart with Integration of AI and IoT

Purchasing products has become a routine and mandatory task in today world. Billions of consumers go shopping every day in the world, particularly on the weekends and holidays when large crowds near shopping malls are observed. Currently, shopping is performed with the help of traditional carts. The billing process is time-consuming also tedious task to stand in the large queue and has created the need for shops to employ more human resource. Technology is evolving immensely in the world to simplify human lives. As IoT and AI are most advanced technologies in the present era, integrating these technologies in the field of shopping and purchasing products has turned out as an anticipated evolution in the market. The proposed system aims at designing a Smart Cart which simplifies the process of shopping effectively and efficiently. The main objective is to reduce the waiting time at billing counters in shopping marts. Also, additional features are incorporated in the cart like recommendations, navigation, billing etc.

I. Introduction

Shopping has been a part of human life for centuries, from traditional markets to modern shopping malls. However, with the growth of population and cities, the shopping experience has become increasingly challenging. In the past, shopping was a time-consuming process that required the physical presence of the buyer in the market. Buyers had to navigate through crowded marketplaces, haggle with sellers, and carry their purchases to their homes. In contrast, modern shopping malls offer a more convenient shopping experience, but there are limitations. Shopping malls can be vast, and finding the desired products can be a challenge. Additionally, physically challenged people, particularly the visually impaired, face many difficulties when shopping.