Harmons Grocery rolls out Tally inventory robot in Utah stores as Simbe upgrades Vision platform

US retailer Harmons Grocery has deployed autonomous Tally robots from Simbe to scan inventory and verify prices in stores.

These are currently in use at five locations in Utah, with the aim of better supporting store teams and improving shelf accuracy.

The roll-out comes as Simbe announces advancements to Simbe Vision, its AI powered computer vision technology.

"The most successful retailers are leveraging real-time, AI powered insights to drive execution excellence," says Brad Bogolea, Co-Founder and CEO at Simbe. "What sets industry leaders apart is how they're combining cutting-edge computer vision with our Store Intelligence platform to identify the next best action for their teams. Together, we are enabling faster, smarter decision-making exactly when it matters most, creating a competitive advantage in today's challenging retail environment."

Highlights include:

Low stock detection using volumetric and depth sensing to catch issues early; provides 1.4x more early signals than traditional methods, according to Simbe.

Shelf tag verification via barcode, optical character recognition, and machine learning to flag pricing errors and prevent losses.

Product similarity detection using AI visual search.

Shelf-to-stockroom checks to eliminate phantom in-stock conditions and boost accuracy.

Simbe has analysed over 60 billion retail shelf images to date, providing real-time data on inventory levels, pricing, and product displays. The company expects to process twice as many images in 2025 as in 2024, helping retailers worldwide make quicker and more informed decisions.

"What sets Simbe apart is our ability to deliver full-store intelligence rather than limited audits," says Jari Safi, Vice President, Artificial Intelligence at Simbe. "Our deep learning algorithms provide SKU level accuracy across our database of more than 18 million SKUs - the largest of its kind in retail - distinguishing even the smallest product differences to ensure precise inventory tracking and pricing integrity."

Unlike most fixed camera systems that rely on rigid planogram data, Simbe's Tally Spot uses real-time insights from Tally's daily store traversals. This removes the need for store teams to follow rigid workflows and delivers more adaptive, accurate shelf intelligence.

Simbe's computer vision system scans 5,400 items per hour, providing real-time data that enables store teams to respond quickly to inventory issues. The system detects up to 10X more out-of-stock items compared to manual audits.

Simbe Vision doesn't just surface problems - it recommends the next best actions based on business impact, helping store teams prioritise what matters most and shift from reactive issue handling to proactive execution that improves labour efficiency and drives real results.

RTIH AI in Retail Awards

RTIH, organiser of the industry leading RTIH Innovation Awards, proudly brings you the first edition of the RTIH AI in Retail Awards, which is now open for entries. 

As we witness a digital transformation revolution across all channels, AI tools are reshaping the omnichannel game, from personalising customer experiences to optimising inventory, uncovering insights into consumer behaviour, and enhancing the human element of retailers' businesses.

With 2025 set to be the year when AI and especially gen AI shake off the ‘heavily hyped’ tag and become embedded in retail business processes, our newly launched awards celebrate global technology innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world and the resulting benefits for retailers, shoppers and employees.

Our 2025 winners will be those companies who not only recognise the potential of AI, but also make it usable in everyday work - resulting in more efficiency and innovation in all areas.

Winners will be announced at an evening event at The Barbican in Central London on Wednesday, 3rd September.

This will kick off with a drinks reception in the stunning Conservatory, followed by a three course meal, and awards ceremony in the Garden Room.

Please email our Editor, Scott Thompson, if you have any questions or need further information: scott.thompson@retailtechinnovationhub.com

Key 2025 dates

Friday, 18th July: Award entry deadline 

Tuesday, 22nd July: 2025 finalists revealed

Wednesday, 23rd July - Friday, 8th August: Judging days

Wednesday, 3rd September: Winners announced at the 2025 RTIH AI in Retail Awards Ceremony, to be held at The Barbican in Central London.