The finalists include Augmodo, which utilizes wearable computer vision to help frontline staff track inventory, and Theseus Robotics, a Y Combinator-backed firm that has developed an autonomous robot capable of restocking supermarket shelves. Other notable contenders include Minimist, an operating system designed to streamline the listing of non-barcoded items for charity retailers, and Lyzer, a logistics-as-a-service platform that enables retailers to transform existing shops into fulfillment hubs.
Additional startups vying for the title include Clavis Studio, M11 Labs, Neato, SquareBySquare, StudioGo, and TerzyApp. The final selections were made following a record number of entries, highlighting a shift toward specialized AI agents and operational tools that address specific retail pain points. A panel of industry judges will determine the winners at The HAC in Central London on November 4, 2026, at an event hosted by comedian Aurie Styla.




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