Tip of the Spear Technology: SmartCart

SmartCart by Imagr combines artificial intelligence and computer vision to let shoppers pair their smartphones with shopping carts using a unique QR code.

With the code, shoppers have their items automatically identified as they’re placed into the cart; when the trip is complete, they’re automatically charged as they leave the store. “No more lines. No lengthy waits. Just hassle-free shopping in a fraction of the time,” boasts the company.