Prototype 1:
Built by: Brianna Cope
The shopping cart is filled with average grocery items such as popcorn and coffee. These are easily accessible due to the removable baskets on each level (see figure 3 & 4). The cart itself is advantageous because it spins 360 degrees (figure 6). It is also able to be controlled and steered with one hand, while having a comfort grip handle (figure 7). The cart also comes with a detachable self-scanner to make the overall checkout process easier for the customer (figure 5).
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Prototype 2:
Built by: Andrew Thomas
If you imagine that the pens in the sides are the handles for the grocery cart, this small device in the middle would be perfect for self checkout and customer entertainment. Not to mention the device would be right at the customer’s fingertips. In the above photos you can see that it has a bar code scanner for all items and a slot to slide your credit/debit card. In addition there is a screen with a search bar to help customers locate items in the store, search item prices, and anything else that a customer may need assistance with. Additionally, I have added a headphone port and a screen that allows shoppers to select music to listen to while they are in the store. Finally, I had included a small shelf on the front of the device for the customer to place their phone, wallet, or keys on. Overall, this device will create a more entertaining experience for the customer as well as making the checkout process much more efficient.
Prototype 3:
Built by: Marlena Colaiacovo
This shopping cart navigates aisles via an automated system. The removable remote shown in figures 1 and 2 allows the customer to control the direction in which the cart moves throughout the store. The panel in these figures also allows the system to be turned on and off, as well as features a customer service button for convenient help. The screen would allow customers to view things such as battery life, deals of the week, advertisements, ect. The cart contains removable baskets shown in figures 5 and 6 that hook into the top base of the cart and help streamline the transfer of groceries onto the conveyer belt at checkout. The open concept bottom of the cart shown in figure 3 allows for bigger items to be easily placed and transferred onto the cart. Lastly, the tall pole would also feature a light system that would aid employees in locating and/or returning carts to the front of the store. For example if an employee is trying to locate a customer who needs assistance or if they may need to return carts with blinking lights signaling low battery life.
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Prototype 4:
Built by: Lauren Moeller
While this prototype is small in scale, it effectively represents two very important qualities to the grocery shopping experience: convenience and efficiency. The design features collapsable racks that allow adequate storage space for both small and large items, including tall items as well. The top rack has holes, which allows breathing room for items that need to stay fresh longer. The bottom rack is designed to hold heavy items. The shopping handle is an optional feature, as the user can extend it to use for steering or hide it to make the card more compact and less bulky. When the shopper is finished bagging and packing away their items, this cart is perfect because it collapses completely making it easy to store. When the shopper collapses the cart, there are also backpack straps on the back side of the cart to allow the shopper to easily transport and get around with the cart. Overall, this cart is designed to maximize space, efficiency and convenience.
