With a newly developed retail AI system, we are presenting a solution at EuroShop 2026 in Hall 6, Booth C61 that rethinks the use of camera-based artificial intelligence in retail: cameras are not mounted visibly, but integrated directly into the store lighting. The data collected is evaluated locally—without a cloud connection, with virtually no latency, and with maximum data sovereignty.

Cameras as part of the infrastructure

Traditional camera installations are visible and often involve high installation costs. Pyramid new system Pyramid a radically different approach:

Modular light-camera rails integrate camera technology directly into the lighting elements. The rails can be flexibly connected in rows up to 10 meters long and are powered via a central interface. Advantages at a glance:

• Significantly reduced installation effort
• Lower hardware complexity
• Optimized total cost of ownership
• Flexible adjustment of camera angles directly on site
• Nearly invisible integration into the store design

The result: maximum functionality with minimal visual presence.

Local AI power with AKHET®

A key distinguishing feature is local data processing. All image data is analyzed in the back office on powerful AKHET® and AI servers —without being transferred to external data centers. For retailers, this means:

• Real-time insights without noticeable latency
• No cloud dependency
• Full control over all data
• GDPR-compliant infrastructure

The edge architecture creates a powerful, secure, and scalable platform for modern retail analytics.

One system – many use cases

Our retail AI system is designed as an open platform. Depending on the AI software used, different use cases can be implemented in parallel:

• Shelf monitoring & product availability
  Real-time detection of gaps on the shelf, prevention of out-of-stock situations, optimization of product presentation.
• Fraud detection & theft prevention
  Discreet identification of unusual behavior patterns.
• Heatmaps & customer analysis
  Anonymized evaluation of walking routes and dwell times for data-based store optimization.

Comprehensive ecosystem from a single source

With the new retail AI system, we provide the complete infrastructure for AI-supported store concepts: from camera technology in lighting and local high-performance servers to integration into existing retail software solutions. The system is not yet in series production, but can already be implemented as part of individual customer projects.

We will be presenting the solution for the first time at EuroShop 2026 in Düsseldorf! Visit us at our booth in Hall 6, Stand C61! Our experts look forward to talking to you!