San Francisco’s First Fully Autonomous Grocery Store Opens
San Francisco, CA – San Francisco unveiled its first fully autonomous grocery store today in the SoMa district, offering a glimpse into the future of retail. The store, run by a local tech startup, uses AI and robotics to handle inventory, checkout, and restocking, allowing customers to shop without human interaction.
“This is about convenience and innovation,” said store founder Priya Menon. Customers scan an app to enter, pick their items, and are automatically charged upon exit.
Reactions were mixed, with some shoppers praising the store’s efficiency and others expressing concerns about job displacement. The company assured that traditional stores will remain vita