SHANGHAI -- Japan's Aeon opened a new research center in Shanghai with a local startup, aiming to reshape the future of retail by harnessing leading Chinese technologies like artificial intelligence and electronic payments.
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A vending robot developed by Aeon and DeepBlue Technology. Customers grab their items and complete purchases with the touch of palm. (Photo by Shohei Kono)
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