Simbe Tally 3.0
Simbe Tally 3.0 is positioned as the market-leading shelf-scanning robot because of its high-frequency autonomous patrols, mature analytics platform, and proven ROI for large-format retailers. Compared with the other systems on this list, Tally offers the deepest retail-focused software stack and fleet-scale reliability—trading a higher upfront capital cost for faster stock-accuracy gains and lower labor-driven out-of-stock losses over time.
Rapid shelf scans
Out-of-stock radar
Rapid shelf scans
Out-of-stock radar
Review Summary
"Long-term users praise Simbe Tally 3.0 for accurate, automated shelf scanning that noticeably reduces out-of-stocks and improves inventory visibility; common criticisms are the upfront cost, occasional false positives, and required maintenance support."
Quiet aisle ninja
Autonomous shelf-scanning using onboard cameras and LiDAR for detailed inventory counts.
Quiet aisle ninja
Autonomous shelf-scanning using onboard cameras and LiDAR for detailed inventory counts.
Optimized Work Efficiency
Time-Saving Convenience
Reduced Stress & Anxiety
Simbe Tally 3.0 is positioned as the market-leading shelf-scanning robot because of its high-frequency autonomous patrols, mature analytics platform, and proven ROI for large-format retailers. Compared with the other systems on this list, Tally offers the deepest retail-focused software stack and fleet-scale reliability—trading a higher upfront capital cost for faster stock-accuracy gains and lower labor-driven out-of-stock losses over time.
Rapid shelf scans
Out-of-stock radar
Quiet aisle ninja
Autonomous shelf-scanning using onboard cameras and LiDAR for detailed inventory counts.
Cloud analytics that detects out-of-stock items, misplacements, and pricing discrepancies in near real time.
Rapid shelf scans
Out-of-stock radar
Quiet aisle ninja
Autonomous shelf-scanning using onboard cameras and LiDAR for detailed inventory counts.
Cloud analytics that detects out-of-stock items, misplacements, and pricing discrepancies in near real time.
$40,000-80,000 CAD
Bossa Nova 2020
Bossa Nova 2020 is a cost-optimized shelf-scanning robot designed for broad aisle coverage and efficient mapping of store layouts, making it attractive for retailers seeking a balance between capability and price. Versus leaders like Simbe, Bossa Nova emphasizes simplified deployment and recurring operational savings through compact fleets and predictable subscription models, although it may offer slightly fewer advanced analytics features out of the box.
High-res eyes
Real-time counts
High-res eyes
Real-time counts
Review Summary
"Buyers report Bossa Nova 2020 delivers reliable shelf-level data and useful KPIs that improve replenishment, though some deployments experienced hardware durability issues and variable vendor support response times."
Aisle patrol charm
Wide field-of-view cameras capture shelf-level imagery while moving at aisle pace for broad coverage.
Aisle patrol charm
Wide field-of-view cameras capture shelf-level imagery while moving at aisle pace for broad coverage.
Optimized Work Efficiency
Tech-Savvy Living
Time-Saving Convenience
Bossa Nova 2020 is a cost-optimized shelf-scanning robot designed for broad aisle coverage and efficient mapping of store layouts, making it attractive for retailers seeking a balance between capability and price. Versus leaders like Simbe, Bossa Nova emphasizes simplified deployment and recurring operational savings through compact fleets and predictable subscription models, although it may offer slightly fewer advanced analytics features out of the box.
High-res eyes
Real-time counts
Aisle patrol charm
Wide field-of-view cameras capture shelf-level imagery while moving at aisle pace for broad coverage.
Edge and cloud processing to identify out-of-stocks and planogram compliance rapidly.
High-res eyes
Real-time counts
Aisle patrol charm
Wide field-of-view cameras capture shelf-level imagery while moving at aisle pace for broad coverage.
Edge and cloud processing to identify out-of-stocks and planogram compliance rapidly.
$45,000-90,000 CAD
Zebra SmartSight
Zebra SmartSight leverages Zebra’s enterprise hardware and supply-chain pedigree to deliver shelf intelligence tightly integrated with point-of-sale and inventory systems, lowering integration risk for retailers already invested in Zebra devices. Technically it can reduce total cost of ownership by using existing device ecosystems and proven enterprise support, but it is generally less focused on autonomous mobile patrols than robot-first vendors like Simbe or Bossa Nova.
Smart shelf-eye
Actionable alerts
Smart shelf-eye
Actionable alerts
Review Summary
"Retailers like Zebra SmartSight for its enterprise-grade hardware, strong integration with POS/IMS systems, and consistent detection accuracy; a minority note higher cost and more complex deployments compared with simpler solutions."
Storewide view
Combines shelf sensors and cameras with Zebra’s enterprise device ecosystem for cohesive operations.
Storewide view
Combines shelf sensors and cameras with Zebra’s enterprise device ecosystem for cohesive operations.
Optimized Work Efficiency
Time-Saving Convenience
Tech-Savvy Living
Zebra SmartSight leverages Zebra’s enterprise hardware and supply-chain pedigree to deliver shelf intelligence tightly integrated with point-of-sale and inventory systems, lowering integration risk for retailers already invested in Zebra devices. Technically it can reduce total cost of ownership by using existing device ecosystems and proven enterprise support, but it is generally less focused on autonomous mobile patrols than robot-first vendors like Simbe or Bossa Nova.
Smart shelf-eye
Actionable alerts
Storewide view
Combines shelf sensors and cameras with Zebra’s enterprise device ecosystem for cohesive operations.
Direct integration with POS and inventory systems to deliver actionable retail insights.
Smart shelf-eye
Actionable alerts
Storewide view
Combines shelf sensors and cameras with Zebra’s enterprise device ecosystem for cohesive operations.
Direct integration with POS and inventory systems to deliver actionable retail insights.
$35,000-75,000 CAD
Badger Technologies Multipurpose Robots
Badger Technologies’ multipurpose robots stand out by combining shelf-scanning capability with other in-store tasks—such as cleaning and security—allowing retailers to amortize hardware costs across multiple use cases. Financially this multi-function approach can deliver stronger unit-economics for stores that need several automation services, though the trade-off can be lower shelf-scanning specialization compared with single-purpose solutions like Simbe or Focal.
Cleaning champ
Security roll-call
Cleaning champ
Security roll-call
Review Summary
"Operators value Badger Technologies' multipurpose robots for flexible use cases (inventory, delivery, sanitation) and modular design, but long-term users report limits in autonomy on complex layouts and periodic maintenance/service requirements."
Task-juggling bot
Multi-function robots capable of shelf scanning alongside cleaning, mapping, or in-store services.
Task-juggling bot
Multi-function robots capable of shelf scanning alongside cleaning, mapping, or in-store services.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Optimized Work Efficiency
Badger Technologies’ multipurpose robots stand out by combining shelf-scanning capability with other in-store tasks—such as cleaning and security—allowing retailers to amortize hardware costs across multiple use cases. Financially this multi-function approach can deliver stronger unit-economics for stores that need several automation services, though the trade-off can be lower shelf-scanning specialization compared with single-purpose solutions like Simbe or Focal.
Cleaning champ
Security roll-call
Task-juggling bot
Multi-function robots capable of shelf scanning alongside cleaning, mapping, or in-store services.
Modular payloads allow quick swapping between sensors and merchant-facing tools.
Cleaning champ
Security roll-call
Task-juggling bot
Multi-function robots capable of shelf scanning alongside cleaning, mapping, or in-store services.
Modular payloads allow quick swapping between sensors and merchant-facing tools.
$25,000-60,000 CAD
Focal Systems Shelf Camera
Focal Systems Shelf Camera is a retrofit, camera-first shelf monitoring solution that offers very low deployment cost and rapid time-to-value for item-level detection without needing a mobile robot chassis. Technically it excels at high-resolution, image-based planogram and on-shelf availability checks and provides a compelling low-capex alternative to full autonomous robots, but it lacks onboard mobility and thus is best paired with staff or other robot platforms for physical interventions.
AI shelf-watch
Instant refill cues
AI shelf-watch
Instant refill cues
Review Summary
"Customers praise Focal Systems' shelf camera for high detection accuracy and actionable insights that drive quick compliance and replenishment improvements; some note installation constraints and occasional integration workarounds during rollout."
Brainy cam
Shelf-mounted camera sensors provide continuous visual monitoring without a full mobile robot.
Brainy cam
Shelf-mounted camera sensors provide continuous visual monitoring without a full mobile robot.
Optimized Work Efficiency
Time-Saving Convenience
Reduced Stress & Anxiety
Focal Systems Shelf Camera is a retrofit, camera-first shelf monitoring solution that offers very low deployment cost and rapid time-to-value for item-level detection without needing a mobile robot chassis. Technically it excels at high-resolution, image-based planogram and on-shelf availability checks and provides a compelling low-capex alternative to full autonomous robots, but it lacks onboard mobility and thus is best paired with staff or other robot platforms for physical interventions.
AI shelf-watch
Instant refill cues
Brainy cam
Shelf-mounted camera sensors provide continuous visual monitoring without a full mobile robot.
AI-powered SKU recognition that triggers automatic out-of-stock and compliance alerts.
AI shelf-watch
Instant refill cues
Brainy cam
Shelf-mounted camera sensors provide continuous visual monitoring without a full mobile robot.
AI-powered SKU recognition that triggers automatic out-of-stock and compliance alerts.
$5,000-25,000 CAD