/learn/publications/b/blog/posts/robot-gets-a-job-advises-shoppers-at-carnegie-mellon-university-s-book-storeShop-bot (via Carnegie Mellon University) Enter any store, shoppers usually hear some indifferent store employee ask, ‘can I help you find anything?’ Not so when it comes to being helped at Carnegie Mellon University’s book store where a robot t...en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/learn/publications/b/blog/posts/robot-gets-a-job-advises-shoppers-at-carnegie-mellon-university-s-book-storeWed, 18 Jul 2012 19:41:36 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:8c7fb2df-cc5b-4882-b5b7-9044eb4f6337DAB0<p>As long as they are inobtrusive, I can see where it might have value.&nbsp; But if all they end up with is an automated obnoxious clerks, then they should not be used.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I also agree that between RFID and camera technology, you should be able to a better control of inventory and/or shoplifting events.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>So I am on the fence for this application.&nbsp; Its benefits to the customer are limited and their intrusiveness could drive some customers away.&nbsp; From the material above, I cannot see a tangible benefit.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Just my opinion,</p><p>DAB</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=14391&AppID=45&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">