Walmart had 27 patents in future of work during Q2 2024. Walmart Inc has filed patents for a combination automated-service and self-service store, automated storage and retrieval systems, determining item availability in a shopping space, an automated warehouse storage system, and a system for generating repurchase and time slot predictions for users. These innovations aim to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction in the retail environment. GlobalData’s report on Walmart gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
Walmart had no grants in future of work as a theme in Q2 2024.
Recent Patents
Application: Automated-service retail system and method (Patent ID: US20240199334A1)
The patent filed by Walmart Inc. describes a combination automated-service and self-service store model for brick-and-mortar retail locations. The store utilizes robots to fulfill orders for fungible goods placed by customers online or in-store, while also providing a shopping section for customers to personally select non-fungible goods. By merging these two sets of goods into a delivery bundle for pickup by the customer, the store aims to combine the convenience of online shopping with the experience of self-service shopping, ultimately reducing costs for the retailer and increasing customer satisfaction.
The combination store includes an automated fulfillment system with mobile robots for storing and retrieving totes containing goods, as well as a shopping section where customers can select additional goods for purchase. The shopping section may include storage containers, physical displays of goods, shopping carts, and terminals for customer selection and payment. Additionally, the store features a drop-off station for customers to pick up goods selected from the shopping section, with an assessment tool to identify items and consolidate them with goods from the automated fulfillment system into a delivery bundle. The system also includes temperature zones for storing goods with different requirements, offering a comprehensive solution for efficient and convenient shopping experience.
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