MulticoreWare and AMD Present AI Smart Checkout at Embedded World 2025
Nuremberg, Friday, 7 March 2025.
MulticoreWare collaborates with AMD to unveil an AI-powered smart checkout system at Embedded World 2025, enhancing retail efficiency with AI-driven technologies for a superior shopping experience.
Advanced Technical Integration
The innovative smart checkout system leverages the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8000 Series processors, incorporating a sophisticated combination of CPU, GPU, and NPU capabilities [1]. This integration enables the simultaneous operation of multiple AI models, specifically designed to streamline retail operations and enhance security measures [1]. The system’s architecture allows for real-time processing of complex tasks, including advanced object detection and product verification protocols [2].
Security and Loss Prevention Features
A standout feature of the system is its AI-powered shoplifting detection capability, which provides real-time monitoring of customer behavior [1]. The technology incorporates Large Language Model (LLM) driven alerts, designed to notify store staff immediately of potential security concerns [1]. This represents a significant advancement in retail security technology, combining traditional loss prevention methods with cutting-edge AI capabilities [2].
Industry Impact and Future Applications
According to Raj Gupta, VP & GM at MulticoreWare, this collaboration marks a significant step forward in AI-powered retail solutions [1]. The technology addresses critical industry challenges, as noted by AMD’s Vision Lead Yingyu Xia, including revenue optimization and worker fatigue reduction [1]. The system’s deployment comes at a crucial time when the retail sector is actively seeking innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency [3].
Market Positioning and Timeline
The timing of this showcase aligns with broader industry movements toward automated retail solutions [4]. While the demonstration was scheduled for March 6, 2025, at Embedded World [1], it precedes another major industry event, with ECS set to unveil complementary retail solutions at the same venue from March 11-13, 2025 [5], indicating growing momentum in the retail technology sector.