Kent State University taps CBORD and Amazon Just Walk Out technology for checkout-free shopping experience

CBORD, a provider of higher education automation solutions, has announced the integration of Amazon's Just Walk Out (JWO) technology at Kent State University in Ohio.

Students, faculty and staff at Kent State University can now complete their shopping without waiting in line.

Upon exiting the store, the purchase amount is automatically deducted from their campus funds account. And they can receive an itemised receipt via email shortly after they depart.

"We are thrilled to introduce Amazon's Just Walk Out technology at Kent State University, offering students, faculty and staff a cutting-edge shopping experience,” says Dan Park, CBORD’s President and Chief Executive Officer.

“This integration underscores our commitment to innovation and providing seamless solutions that enhance campus life. We look forward to seeing the positive impact this technology will have on the Kent State community."

Kent State University will implement entry access through its ID cards, leveraging CBORD's GET platform.

Students, faculty and staff will utilise their ID cards for entry, while GET will serve as the central hub for viewing receipts, transaction history, managing funds and receiving push notifications for entry and exit.

Jacob Kuehn, Senior Director of Culinary Services, says: “Our Flash Bistro will more than double our current weekly operating hours, opening early in the morning, much later in the evening, and even on weekends, when we are currently closed.”

“This change will allow students, staff, faculty, and guests attending programmatic events, lectures, and activities to purchase snacks and food items throughout their stay. It will also provide customers with more options and a larger selection of items."