EdgeSense is VusionGroup’s latest innovation in retail, launched in 2024. It is more than just an electronic shelf label (ESL); it introduces the digital shelf system, a significant advancement for in-store IoT. EdgeSense consolidates connectivity and power into a single rail, powering battery-less displays and eliminating the need for batteries for each individual label.
A single EdgeSense rail can support up to 25 devices – for example, price displays, sensors, cameras, LED indicators or promotional displays.
In its standard form, EdgeSense enables real-time pricing updates, precise product geolocation, and efficient inventory management on a single battery per rail. The result is streamlined store operations, improved inventory accuracy, and enhanced the experiences for shoppers.
Innovation: Introducing EdgeSense with Powerfoyle
By integrating the Powerfoyle technology, EdgeSense brings another giant leap in retail innovation and sustainability, combining the latest breakthrough for in-store IoT with a virtually endless source of energy.
Using the light already available in stores, EdgeSense with Powerfoyle can help transform stores into digitized, connected marketplaces with a minimal carbon footprint.
Battery-less displays powered by single-battery rails
Long-lasting power with Powerfoyle indoor light harvesting
Low-to-no maintenance with rechargeable batteries
Reduced rail battery size and footprint
More functionalities with an increased power budget per shelf
Features include:
- Centralized communication: EdgeSense connects all shelf devices through a single system, simplifying operations and reducing the need for multiple connections.
- Precise geolocation: It accurately tracks the location of products and staff within the store, aiding in efficient inventory management and assisting customers in finding items quickly.
- Device-to-device communication: Shelf devices can interact with each other, enabling coordinated actions like updating prices or promotions across multiple shelves simultaneously.
- Energy efficiency: By using a single power source for entire shelf rails, EdgeSense significantly reduces battery usage—up to seven times less than traditional systems.
EdgeSense with Powerfoyle sets a new standard for retail digitalization, ensuring that stores are equipped with intelligent solutions sustainably powered for today’s demands and the innovations of the next decade.
“Through our EdgeSense digital shelf system, combined with Exeger´s Powerfoyle technology, we are redefining in-store efficiency and customer experience while significantly reducing environmental impact. It´s a bold step towards a greener, more efficient shopping experience for both retailers and costumers.”
Pascal Gerbert-Gaillard, EVP APAC at VusionGroup
EdgeSense with Powerfoyle is rolling out in stores in 2025, starting with installation in 7-Eleven stores at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan.
What are people saying about it?
“Light harvesting technologies are a game-changer for sustainable retail. By utilizing existing in-store light to power digital tools, retailers can significantly reduce their environmental impact while reaping the huge benefits of a more connected and efficient store environment.”
Steve Lister, sustainability consultant for global brands and retailers
