Instacart deploys AI-powered smart carts at Wegmans’ New York

North American grocery technology company Instacart has rolled out its AI-powered smart carts, known as Caper Carts, at Wegmans Dewitt’s store in Syracuse, New York.

The initiative is the first of its kind for Wegmans and is part of an introductory in-store programme to provide a smarter and more streamlined shopping experience to customers.

Caper Cart allows customers to keep track of their spending and check out with ease.

The carts are equipped with Caper’s proprietary scanless technology that automatically recognises items as they are placed inside through a combination of cameras, a digital scale and location sensors, all powered by NVIDIA Jetson hardware.

The Caper Cart has a sleeker, more lightweight design than its predecessor, with a 65% increase in capacity.

It features a unique stacked charging feature, eliminating the need for individual cart charging or battery replacement. Caper Carts are designed for over-the-air updates, ensuring continuous improvement of the system.

Instacart chief connected stores officer David McIntosh stated: "Caper Carts are transforming everyday grocery shopping into a faster, more personalised experience.

"We're excited to partner with Wegmans – known for their exceptional customer and in-store experience – to bring this technology to their store. Together, we're delivering customers a delightful and personalised shopping journey."

Shoppers at Wegmans can log into their Shoppers Club account directly on the cart's screen to utilise a Caper Cart.

Caper Carts are a part of Instacart's Connected Stores, a suite of technologies aimed at merging the online and in-store shopping experiences.

Instacart and Wegmans first collaborated in 2017 to offer same-day delivery services. Since then, their partnership has grown to include additional services such as pickup, EBT SNAP acceptances and loyalty programme integration.

In May 2025, Instacart acquired Wynshop, a company providing e-commerce solutions for grocers and retailers, to boost retailer e-commerce capabilities.

"Instacart deploys AI-powered smart carts at Wegmans’ New York" was originally created and published by Retail Insight Network, a GlobalData owned brand.

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