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Most shoppers love robots, especially those who visit often!

In Q3 2024, DMG conducted a survey on shoppers’ perception of robots in retail environments. Explore the results below.

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People are more likely to shop at retailers who have in-store robots.

The top 3 feelings evoked from seeing a robot in store are interest, happiness, and curiosity.

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shoppers across the U.S.

100%

Shopped retailer w/ robot in last 3 months

80%

Almost 80% of shoppers have a positive perception of robots in store

96%

have a positive or neutral perception.

85%

of people that shop 1x/week or more feel positive about robots in store.

100%

of shoppers who liked seeing a robot on their first visit still felt positive after 3+ visits.

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Retailers with in-store robots are seen as innovative and growing companies who care about their shoppers.

84%

agree retailer is innovative

80%

agree retailer is growing

76%

agree retailer is investing in customer experiences

New research from DMG shows that the majority of shoppers prefer robots in store, especially those who visit often.
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