Overview

Zippin builds an autonomous shopping platform for brick-and-mortar stores, letting customers shop without waiting in line. The system uses overhead cameras and smart shelf sensors to track what shoppers pick and automatically charges them when they exit. Shoppers access the service by scanning a QR code in the Zippin app or using a card. The product operates as a business-to-business SaaS, with recurring software fees plus initial hardware installation and setup, and it can be retrofitted into existing stores or installed in new builds. Zippin targets a range of retail formats, from convenience stores and stadiums to airports and grocery stores, and counts Aramark, Compass Group, Lawson (Japan), and Americanas (Brazil) among its clients. Its goal is to remove checkout lines and friction from shopping by providing a scalable, sensor-driven checkout-free experience across diverse environments.