JUXTA Unveils Autonomous Micro-Retail Stores for EV Charging Ecosystem
JUXTA launched a fully equipped, pre-assembled, autonomously operated JUXTA Nomad. It is created to support customers in the rapidly expanding EV charging sector, the JUXTA Nomad can be fully installed and operational within 12 hours, enabling drivers and passengers to purchase food and drinks while waiting for their vehicles to charge.
Om Shankar, JUXTA Co-founder and CEO said, “JUXTA was born to deliver a technology-driven step change in the micro-retail landscape. Our mission is to support station operators transitioning from traditional hydrocarbon fuel stations to EV charging points and collaborate with established retail brands to extend their presence beyond fuel pumps by adding value to the charging station experience and driving top-line growth. EV players have always known that they have to solve the retail challenge on their sites, but until now, there has been no immediate solution – JUXTA has provided that solution. The JUXTA Nomad is the world’s most technologically advanced walk-in vending machine. All our customers need to do is take delivery, connect to electricity power, stock the shelves, cut the ribbon and then walk away, leaving the Nomad to start retailing immediately.”
The fully autonomous nature of the JUXTA Nomad removes operator dependency on fixed human labor, eradicating the challenge of finding and retaining staff that currently blight the retail sector.
Where legislation permits, JUXTA’s technology will enable compliant retail of age-restricted items such as alcohol or cigarettes. Contained within specific age-verified fridges and dispensers, restricted items will only be released after cameras have confirmed the purchaser is of appropriate age. The technology will also have the scope to request and verify IDs, such as driving licenses, to confirm the purchaser’s age if necessary.
JUXTA has developed its Nomads to allow operators and retailers free rein to brand the offer both inside and outside the store. Responsibility for maintenance, cleaning and restocking lies with the operator, with JUXTA’s AI and camera technology able to instantly identify and report any hygiene issues, such as spillages.
Depending on how far apart they are geographically dispersed, a single employee should be able to maintain 8 to 12 JUXTA Nomads daily. Access to multiple suppliers can be granted to facilitate the delivery of items such as daily newspapers, milk, and fresh fruit and vegetables.
