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About SandStar

Computer vision: beyond seeing

A startup created in 2016 by graduates of Tsinghua University, SandStar now has over 220 engineers. Focusing on retail, SandStar uses AI and computer vision to revolutionize retail operations. The company provides SandStar Smart Kiosks, AI Checkout Machines, Pure Computer Vision SandStar Smart Shops, and SandStar Smart Store Analytics. Operating in 12 countries, it serves several Fortune 500 companies and strives to build an AI retail ecosystem. SandStar is supported by a number of leading venture capital investors after 3 rounds of funding.

Mike Kiser, President of North America

Mike Kiser, who brought up the concept of “unattended shelf” in U.S. is the President of SandStar North America. Kiser has 32 years of extensive experience in retail market and has served as CEO for Canteen, CMO for Compass Group and member of Board of Directors.