Smart Shopping Trolley with Automated Billing

Abstract

In today’s context, people prefer buying groceries from supermarkets/hypermarkets. However, locating essential items in a supermarket can be time- consuming, and customers often have to wait in long billing queues to complete their purchases. The COVID-19 pandemic has further complicated matters, as maintaining social distance during the billing process is challenging. To address this significant challenge, this research proposes a smart trolley based on the Internet of Things (IoT) with an advanced billing system, aiming to make shopping easier, more secure, and to eliminate the need for standing in long queues. The proposed system comprises a smart trolley equipped with an LCD display, barcode scanner, and a Raspberry Pi. This innovative model aims to revolutionize the shopping experience by streamlining the process and mitigating administrative issues. The proposed framework holds promise for widespread implementation in real-world scenarios.