What are digital teammates?

Digital teammates are autonomous, AI-enabled systems designed to support store teams with continuous in-store monitoring. They help retailers maintain awareness of shelf and store conditions throughout the day without relying on manual audits.
 

What is the Digital Teammate platform?

The Digital Teammate platform brings together autonomous robots, computer vision, AI, mobile insights, and continuous cloud software updates to support execution across store operations.
 

How do digital teammates help store teams day to day?

Digital teammates help reduce time spent validating data by providing trusted visibility into store conditions. This allows teams to move more quickly from identification to action.

What do Badger Technologies’ autonomous retail robots do in the store?
 

Badger Technologies robots autonomously move through stores to monitor conditions and identify issues such as:

• Out-of-stock conditions
• Pricing label discrepancies
• Display exceptions
• Spills, obstructions, and safety risks
• Configurable patrol and inspection workflows
   

Can the robots operate during shopping hours?

Yes. Badger Technologies robots are designed to operate safely in active retail environments and navigate around shoppers, carts, and fixtures.
 

Are the robots safe around shoppers and associates?

Badger Technologies robots use sensors and navigation systems designed for safe operation in dynamic store environments. They detect obstacles and adjust movement accordingly.

What technology is onboard a Badger Technologies robot?

Badger Technologies robots use sensors for navigation and data capture, including LiDAR and cameras that support safe movement and store condition monitoring.
 

How does computer vision and AI fit into the solution?

Computer vision and AI interpret store conditions such as shelf composition, pricing labels, and execution exceptions. The system translates observations into operational insights.
 

How does RFID improve performance?

RFID enables item-level confirmation of tagged products. It supports workflows such as locating items, validating presence, and improving inventory confidence. RFID works alongside computer vision to reduce uncertainty and manual checks.

How does Badger Technologies help improve on-shelf availability?

Badger Technologies helps teams detect and prioritize shelf gaps sooner by continuously observing store conditions. This supports faster response and protects shopper trust.
 

Does Badger Technologies support item-level inventory visibility?

Yes. For RFID-tagged items, Badger Technologies supports item-level confirmation through RFID detection. For other categories, shelf condition monitoring is supported through computer vision.
 

Can Badger Technologies help with top stock or backroom visibility?

Badger Technologies can support visibility in areas the robot can safely access. Coverage depends on store layout and deployment configuration.

How does Badger Technologies help with pricing accuracy? 

Badger Technologies verifies shelf label conditions and identifies discrepancies so teams can correct issues sooner. This helps reduce shopper friction and pricing errors between manual audits.
 

Can Badger Technologies support price certification workflows?

Badger Technologies can support structured pricing verification workflows based on retailer requirements and configuration.

How does Badger Technologies support planogram compliance?

Badger Technologies identifies execution exceptions using observed store conditions. Retailers can configure workflows aligned to their merchandising standards.
 

Does Badger Technologies support promotional display monitoring?

Yes. Badger Technologies supports validation of displays and end caps as part of configured store monitoring routes.

How does Badger Technologies help improve store safety?

Badger Technologies continuously monitors store floors for hazards. When risks are detected, alerts are delivered so teams can respond quickly.
 

Does Badger Technologies support security workflows or patrol?

Yes. Badger Technologies supports patrol and inspection workflows, including monitoring secured areas and documenting conditions during scheduled routes.

Does Badger Technologies use facial recognition?

Badger Technologies focuses on store conditions and operational issues. The system is not designed to identify individuals.
 

How is data used and shared?

Data usage depends on deployment configuration and retailer requirements. Badger Technologies supports controlled data flows and integrations aligned to retailer governance policies.

What is involved in deploying Badger Technologies?

Deployment typically includes store mapping, route configuration, workflow setup, and system integration alignment. The process is designed to minimize disruption.
 

How does Badger Technologies integrate with existing systems?

Badger Technologies supports integration through APIs and data feeds so insights can be consumed within existing retail workflows.
 

Can Badger Technologies scale across large store fleets?

Yes. Badger Technologies is designed to support consistent execution monitoring across large store networks while accommodating differences in layout and operations.

How is Badger Technologies typically priced?

Badger Technologies solutions are commonly offered through recurring service models that include hardware, software, support, and ongoing improvements. Commercial terms vary by scope and deployment.
 

What is included in a typical deployment?

A typical deployment includes autonomous robots, software access, operational support, and reporting capabilities. Specific components depend on retailer needs.
 

How do I request a demo or speak with a specialist?

Retailers can request a demo or conversation through the Badger Technologies contact page.