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AiFi Announces Planned CEO Transition as CTO João Diogo (JD) Falcão Becomes Chief Executive Officer

By Seb Herforth | September 10, 2025

Santa Clara, Calif. – Sep. 10, 2025 – AiFi, the leading spatial intelligence company powering autonomous retail experiences worldwide, today announced a planned leadership transition. The company’s Chief Technology Officer and co-founder, João Diogo (JD) Falcão, will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer. Outgoing CEO Steve Carlin will...

AiFi Brings AI-Powered Autonomous Checkout to Hospitals for Staff and Visitors

By AiFi Team | May 9, 2025

The seamless cashierless shopping experience brings 24/7 accessibility to Lori's Gifts hospital locations. BURLINGAME, CA - May 9, 2025 at 9:15 a.m. ET - AiFi, a spatial intelligence platform empowering businesses to deploy autonomous solutions, today announced its launch of checkout-free stores for hospitals across the U.S. with its new...

Primm Valley Resorts Partners with AiFi to Bring the First Cashierless Checkout Experience to Star of the Desert Arena

By AiFi Team | March 27, 2025

The Swipe & Go store powered by AiFi's spatial intelligence technology will accelerate concession service for fans at the 6,000-seat arena. BURLINGAME, CA - February 25, 2025 at 9:15 a.m. ET - AiFi, a leading spatial intelligence platform empowering businesses to deploy autonomous solutions, today announced its partnership with Primm...

State Farm Arena Opens New Hawks Express Cashierless Checkout Store powered by AiFi’s Spatial Intelligence and Verizon 5G Edge

By AiFi Team | February 25, 2025

Deploying AI-powered computer vision technology enables the Atlanta sports arena to enhance checkout efficiency and transform the fan experience. BURLINGAME, CA - February 25, 2025 at 9:15 a.m. ET - AiFi, a leading spatial intelligence platform empowering businesses to deploy autonomous solutions, today announced a collaboration with Verizon and the...

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How AiFi’s Spatial Intelligence Unlocks Hidden Cost Savings in Manufacturing

By AiFi Team | November 19, 2024

In today's competitive manufacturing landscape, remaining profitable requires more than just managing visible costs. Several operations can bleed money through hidden and often overlooked inefficiencies. It can be even more challenging to manage these invisible expenses because they rarely show up in standard financial reports or daily operations logs. They...

Meet Our CEO: A Q&A with JD Falcão

By AiFi Team | November 13, 2024

Meet JD Falcão, Chief Executive Officer at AiFi and a 2024 Progressive Grocer GenNext Award winner! This award celebrates rising stars and innovators transforming the grocery industry, and JD's recognition underscores his profound impact on the field of autonomous shopping. With over 15 years of technical leadership and a remarkable...

Optimizing Your Retail Layout with AiFi’s Spatial Intelligence

By AiFi Team | November 7, 2024

Are you leaving money on the table because of a suboptimal store layout? It's not just about aesthetics; it's about your bottom line. Over 70% of consumers say store design directly influences their purchase decisions. A poorly designed store can lead to frustrated customers, abandoned carts, and ultimately, lost revenue. ...

8 Signs Your Manufacturing Operation Needs a Spatial Intelligence Upgrade

By AiFi Team | October 31, 2024

In manufacturing, the margins between profit and loss are razor-thin. Every percentage point of efficiency gained, every averted safety incident, and every optimized workflow translates directly to your bottom line. But what if you're leaving potential gains on the table simply because you lack visibility into your operations? In this...

From Check-In to Check-Out: How Spatial Intelligence Enhances Every Hotel Touchpoint

By AiFi Team | October 23, 2024

Today's hotel guest expects more than just a room. They want a whole experience. And a personalized one at that. In fact, 61% of hotel guests are willing to pay a premium for this personalization, and the demand is undeniable. So how can you personalize each touchpoint of your guest's...

What Our Customers Say

"We were impressed with the flexibility of AiFi's solution and the ability to seamlessly integrate with existing infrastructure in the store. Now, folks coming through the Knauss Center for Business Education won't be burdened by long lines or wait times, and we're excited for the future of this technology at our campus."

Andre Mallie

Assistant Vice President, Auxiliary Services & Resource Management, University of San Diego

"This technology actually supersedes some that’s been in the market for a while. It’s all by way of camera technology and AI that can calculate when something is removed."

Kevin Rettle

Vice President, Sodexo

"From now on, AiFi's technology will let passengers shop completely autonomously around the clock at Berlin's Ostbahnhof. In the future, customers will benefit from the unlimited availability of the service and a completely new and time-saving shopping experience."

Martina Köppl

Head of Franchise Management at DB Station&Service AG

"We believe AiFi is well-positioned as the leading platform in the Venues space."

Ken Gaber

President, OVG Hospitality

"By collaborating with AiFi, we aim to gain new and meaningful insights into our customers and lay the data-driven foundations for levels of operational excellence."