SOLUM and Simbe expand European collaboration to advance intelligent store operations. Mar 5, 2026 SOLUM and Simbe announced the expansion of their strategic collaboration to further integrate autonomous store intelligence with SOLUM's Newton Electronic Shelf Label (ESL) infrastructure across Europe. The collaboration was highlighted at EuroShop, where Simbe's Store Intelligence(TM) platform was demonstrated live at the SOLUM booth. Simbe recently introduced Tally 4.0, the next generation of their autonomous shelf-scanning robot, reflecting the company's continued evolution in retail shelf digitization, incorporating extended runtime, enhanced edge computing, and advanced vision capabilities. Designed to deliver deeper shelf coverage and real-time data insights at enterprise scale, the platform transforms physical shelf conditions into actionable operational intelligence. Simbe powers shelf intelligence for the most retail banners worldwide. By integrating Simbe's autonomous shelf data with SOLUM's Newton ESL platform, retailers can connect real-time visibility with dependable digital execution. Pricing discrepancies, out-of-stocks, and merchandising gaps identified by Simbe's platform can be reflected through SOLUM's Newton ESL, which is engineered for stable connectivity, fast updates, and centralized cloud-based control across large store estates. The combination reduces reliance on manual store audits while enabling a continuous feedback loop between shelf conditions and digital communication. This strengthens pricing consistency, supports improved on-shelf availability, and enhances overall operational discipline in dynamic retail environments. During EuroShop, retailers experienced how autonomous store intelligence and scalable ESL infrastructure can operate together as part of a unified store framework. The live demonstration sparked constructive discussions around deployment strategies and integration pathways, with both companies agreeing to continue working closely with interested European retailers to advance intelligent store modernization initiatives. Paul Warren, VP of EMEA Sales at Simbe said, "Tally 4.0 represents an important step in connecting digital decision-making with physical store reality - with a data foundation also built to integrate with social and agentic commerce channels. Expanding our collaboration with SOLUM enables us to further embed autonomous store intelligence within scalable retail infrastructure across Europe." Daniel Lee, CEO at SOLUM Europe added, "Physical store intelligence becomes transformative when it operates within a connected retail ecosystem. Integrating Simbe's autonomous robotics with our Newton ESL backbone extends that ecosystem into the aisle, linking real-time shelf visibility with resilient digital infrastructure across large retail environments." There is no prev News

Simbe launches Tally 4.0 with advanced Physical AI. From the snack aisle to the produce section, the newest generation of autonomous intelligence offers retailers 24/7 visibility and precision at enterprise scale. Simbe has unveiled Tally 4.0, the most sophisticated evolution of its industry-leading autonomous robot. As the flagship hardware for Simbe's Store Intelligence platform, Tally 4.0 represents a decade of innovation in Physical AI. The latest model introduces significant breakthroughs in edge computing, vision systems and battery run time. These upgrades allow Tally to navigate even the most complex environments, including the high-traffic produce aisle, with speed and accuracy. By transforming every shelf into a real-time data source, Tally 4.0 provides retailers with the ground-truth insights needed to eliminate out-of-stocks and optimize store operations in the modern era. According to Jeff Gee, co-founder and chief design officer for Simbe Robotics, Tally 4.0 is designed to operate seamlessly in fresh departments like produce, where conditions change constantly. "Using enhanced vision, depth sensing and expanded 360-degree coverage, Tally 4.0 autonomously scans open displays, bins and shelves throughout the day to capture real-time availability, pricing and placement," Gee says. "That data flows directly to store teams, providing associates a clear, up-to-date view of what needs attention, without requiring manual walks or interrupting shoppers." How will Tally 4.0 benefit retailers in the produce aisle? "Produce teams operate in a constant cycle of replenishment, rotation and quality checks, yet they're often making decisions with incomplete information," Gee says. "Tally 4.0 gives retailers a dependable, always-on view of produce execution, allowing associates to start their shifts with clear priorities instead of manual walks. That reduces wasted effort, supports fresher displays and helps teams spend more time with shoppers. For shoppers, the impact is immediate: better availability, cleaner execution and greater confidence in the department. At scale, this consistency across stores helps retailers reduce waste, protect margin and deliver a fresh experience shoppers can trust." With up to 12 hours of runtime, new ultra-high-resolution and specialty cameras, expanded 3D and 360° coverage, and the full-stack NVIDIA AI infrastructure platform, Tally 4.0 captures more of the store, more often, and delivers insights into what's in stock, how it's priced and where it's placed faster than ever before, the company says, adding that Tally retains the same beloved, shopper-friendly form factor, reinforcing Simbe's commitment to thoughtful, human-centered innovation.