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Fully autonomous retail — no staff, open 24/7

Deploy a future-ready unattended store anywhere. Modular hardware, intelligent access control, and real-time software combine into one platform that runs itself.

Zero staffingWeight-cell + computer visionAutomatic checkoutMultiple payment methodsOpen 24/7Real-time inventory
Store open · unattendedInstant automated store
Platform

One integrated system for unattended retail

Deploy smart coolers, cabinets, and shelving together or separately, all connected through one central command centre for complete operational visibility.

Smart coolers and cabinetsChilled and secure formats side by side under one system.
Automated shelving and displaysWeight-sensing open shelving for high-visibility products.
Centralised management softwareInstant Cockpit runs every unit and store from one place.
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Deployment

Where automated stores work

Five environments ready for autonomous retail operations

Retail

Convenience & retail

Run 24/7 stores without staff in high-traffic retail zones.

Workplace

Workplaces & campuses

Serve employees and visitors around the clock with no attendants.

Residential

Residential & property

Generate revenue from common areas with fully autonomous retail.

Transport

Transit & travel hubs

Capture sales in airports, stations, and rest stops unattended.

Remote

Underserved & remote

Bring retail where staffing is impossible or uneconomical.

Process

Five steps from entry to checkout

Every step automated. No staff at any point.

1

Customer enters

App, card, or biometric ID grants entry instantly.

2

Takes products

Shoppers pick freely from coolers, cabinets, and shelving.

3

Sensors detect

Weight cells and computer vision identify every item.

4

Automatic checkout

Payment charges as the customer walks out.

5

Inventory syncs

Stock updates live and reorders automatically.

Shopper experience

Meet Lova, the app that keeps shoppers coming back

Every Instant Systems kiosk pairs with Lova, our free companion app for shoppers. They scan a QR code, take what they need and walk away. You gain a direct channel to every customer.

Live product visibilityShoppers see real-time stock at their kiosk, with prices and nutrition details for every product.
Location-based dealsOffers appear at the right kiosk at the right moment, mirroring the deals shown on the kiosk screen.
Receipts and historyEmail receipts on demand, plus a full history of visited locations and past purchases in one place.
Suggest a productCustomers request items they miss. Suggestions arrive in your backoffice as merchandising insights.
Scan. Grab. Go.
Lova app shown on a phone held in a hand
Capabilities

Built to run without staff

Every component works together seamlessly

Access

Mobile & card entry control

Grant or revoke access instantly from the platform.

Checkout

Automatic weight detection

Customers take what they need and leave.

Inventory

Real-time tracking

Know stock levels and reorder automatically.

Security

Theft prevention & monitoring

Computer vision and sensors catch discrepancies.

Payments

Multiple methods built in

Card, mobile wallet, and account-based billing.

Support

Remote diagnostics

Monitor hardware health and troubleshoot remotely.

Instant Cockpit command centre
Command centre

Instant Cockpit controls everything

One dashboard: live inventory, sales, device status, and customer access across every store. Adjust pricing, manage promotions, and monitor security from anywhere.

Live inventory and salesSee every store’s stock and revenue in real time.
Pricing and promotionsPush changes to any store instantly from the dashboard.
Security monitoringWatch device health and access events from anywhere.
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“For Selecta, Instant Systems is so much more than a supplier. From the beginning they have acted as an enabler to constantly innovate, push the limits and realize the solutions we need. From small workplace solutions to cutting-edge unmanned stores and thousands of installations, we bring joy to consumers all over Europe.”

Andreas Fetscher
Group Commercial Value Director & Owner Associate, Selecta
Impact

What autonomous stores deliver

Measurable results from day one

Operations
Zero staffing required
Eliminate labour costs entirely.
Uptime
Open 24/7
Capture sales around the clock without interruption.
Growth
Unlock new locations
Deploy where traditional retail cannot.
Control
Real-time visibility
Adjust operations instantly from your office.
Security
Reduced shrinkage
Sensors and monitoring catch discrepancies.
Speed
Deployment in weeks
Modular design means quick installation.
Ecosystem

Complete your store setup

Instant Systems builds the full hardware and software stack

Smart coolers
Chilled

Smart coolers

Temperature-controlled autonomous retail units.

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Smart cabinets
Secure

Smart cabinets

Secure access to high-value inventory with full item-level usage tracking.

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Smart shelving
Display

Smart shelving

Modular shelving with integrated sensors for real-time stock visibility.

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Open an autonomous store today

Deploy a fully staff-free retail operation in weeks, not months. See how it works.