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Caper

New York, United StatesFounded 2016
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RoboScore

45.8

Out of 100. Its robots, plus proof from customers and the press.

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RoboIndex

45.8

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AI-powered smart shopping carts designed for grocery stores, utilizing self-scanning technology for a personalized, interactive and effortless in-store experience.

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Money and customers

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Customers

2

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Robots 65%50Range 5%0Activity0Press17ReadinessNot yet on fileProof 30%45

The score is 65% robots, 30% proof from customers and the press, 5% range of robots. Activity and readiness are shown for context.

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Customers

2customers cited

named in public sources · no deployment on file

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Backed by: Y Combinator (Winter 2016 batch ↗)

Caper AI develops and deploys AI-powered automated checkout devices, specifically smart shopping carts that use computer vision to identify items as they are added. These carts allow grocery shoppers to skip traditional checkout lines by self-scanning. The technology is used by retailers, grocers, and convenience stores across the US and Canada. Key differentiators include plug-and-play implementation, lower cost compared to store-wide systems like Amazon Go, and gamified features for customers.

Active products

1

Price range

US$4K

1 of 1 priced

Company facts

HQ
New York, United States
Founded
2016 · 10 yrs
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Active robots by Caper

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Milestones

  1. 2021acquisitiongrocerydive.com ↗

    Caper AI acquired by Instacart for approximately USD 350 million in cash and stock.

  2. Caper AI established by Lindon Gao, York Yang, Yilin Huang and Ahmed Beshry in Manhattan, New York.

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