Epson Robots to Showcase Retail Automation at Shoptalk 2026

Compact robots and software to support workflows from back-office to customer-facing

Mar. 12, 2026 at 3:15pm

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Epson Robots will showcase robotic automation solutions designed to help retailers improve speed, consistency and service across both back-of-house operations and customer-facing experiences at Shoptalk Spring 2026, the world's largest annual event on retail innovation, e-commerce and technology. Featured technologies include compact, easy-to-deploy T-Series All-in-One SCARA robots and Epson's RC+ Industrial Automation Development Software to accelerate deployment.

Why it matters

Retailers are under pressure to maintain service levels, keep inventory accurate, move faster, and even increase customer engagement. Robotic automation can be a practical, scalable way to support associates, reduce process variability, and improve workflows that impact shrink, inventory management and waste.

The details

At the Epson Robots booth, attendees can explore how compact robots and integrated software can support retail workflows such as light fulfillment, packaging and kitting, labeling, and automated kiosk concepts. The T-Series All-in-One SCARA robots offer a cost-effective, easy-to-deploy alternative to traditional slide-based systems with a compact footprint suited for space-constrained environments, with models ranging from 400-600 mm in reach and 4-6kg payloads. Epson's RC+ Industrial Automation Development Software provides an integrated set of tools to help accelerate development and deployment, including Vision Guidance, Force Guidance, Conveyor Tracking, and Parts Feeding.

  • Shoptalk Spring 2026 will be held from March 24-26 in Las Vegas.

The players

Epson Robots

A global leader in PC-controlled precision factory automation, with well over 150,000 units sold worldwide and a product line of hundreds of models of easy-to-use SCARA and 6-Axis robots based on a common PC-based platform.

Scott Marsic

Group product manager at Epson Robots.

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What they’re saying

“Retailers are under pressure to do more with less – maintain service levels, keep inventory accurate, move faster, and even increase customer engagement. Robotic automation can be a practical, scalable way to support associates, reduce process variability, and improve workflows that impact shrink, inventory management and waste.”

— Scott Marsic, Group product manager

What’s next

Epson Robots will be available at the Shoptalk Spring 2026 event to discuss retail automation strategies from concept through deployment, including how robotic kiosks and back-of-house automation can help meet rising service expectations.

The takeaway

Epson Robots is showcasing scalable automation solutions at Shoptalk 2026 that can help retailers improve speed, consistency and service across both back-of-house operations and customer-facing experiences, addressing key challenges like maintaining service levels, inventory accuracy, and process efficiency.