# Unstaffed Grab-and-Go Stores ITRI and 7-Eleven Collaborated on X-STORE 7 By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-07-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xstore-7 References: [en.pressbee.net](https://en.pressbee.net/show2079084.html?title=itri-and-7-eleven-introduce-new-unmanned-x-store-7) & [itri.org](https://www.itri.org/eng/)  X-STORE 7 is a 24-hour unstaffed convenience store from ITRI and [7-Eleven](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7eleven-australia) that integrates AI sensors, smart shelves and services to make the experience of picking up a few items even more seamless. This store featuring AIoT technologies is located at ITRI's headquarters and it includes ITRI's [Grab & Go System Service](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-lockers-1). "We integrated smart shelves with AI technologies such as weight sensors, infrared-light curtain, ID confirmation and customer positioning technologies to fully grasp consumer preferences and digitalize store management," said Dr. Pang-An Ting, General Director of ITRI's [Information and Communications Research Laboratories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optoma-uhz68lv). Notably, the X-STORE 7 is the first unmanned convenience store of its kind in Taiwan that has the ability to operate independently without the need for assistance from an adjacent store. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 17% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Unmanned Convenience Stores:** The rise of unstaffed grab-and-go stores like X-STORE 7 opens up opportunities for seamless shopping experiences without human assistance. - **Aiot Integration:** The integration of AI sensors and smart shelves in X-STORE 7 showcases the potential for using AIoT technologies to enhance store management and customer experience. - **Digitalized Store Management:** ITRI's Grab & Go System Service demonstrates the potential for digitalizing store management through the use of AI technologies, weight sensors, and customer positioning. ### Who This Affects Most - **Retail:** Unstaffed grab-and-go stores have the potential to revolutionize the retail industry by providing customers with a convenient and automated shopping experience. - **Technology:** The development and integration of AI sensors and smart shelves in unstaffed convenience stores like X-STORE 7 highlight the innovative opportunities in the technology industry. - **Logistics:** The automation and digitalization of store management through technologies like ITRI's Grab & Go System Service can streamline logistics operations in the retail industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Checkout-Free Convenience Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7eleven-australia.md) - [AI-Based Convenience Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-convenience-store.md) - [AI-Driven Convenience Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-convenience-stores.md) - [Autonomous Checkout Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-checkout.md) - [24-Hour AI-Powered Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewe-to-go-1.md) - [Grab-and-Go Employee-Free Retailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotus-pick-and-go.md) - [Employee-Free Smart Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teo-smart-stores.md) - [AI-Powered Snack Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quick-eats-store.md) - [Taiwan-Based AI Shopping Carts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innolux.md)