• CNBC reports that Walmart has “published a slew of patent filings that could reshape the shopping experience as we know it. While there's no guarantee any of these ideas will actually be brought to life, they offer a glimpse into Walmart's vision for the future of retail.
Among the filings were for smart shopping carts, wearable tracking devices (that could track and improve employee productivity), in-store drone assistance, and Blockchain-powered delivery truck fleets.
The story notes that Walmart “has published 1,419 patents since 2009.”
Among the filings were for smart shopping carts, wearable tracking devices (that could track and improve employee productivity), in-store drone assistance, and Blockchain-powered delivery truck fleets.
The story notes that Walmart “has published 1,419 patents since 2009.”
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