HomeBase USA enhances inventory operations with Simbe Robotics - The Robot Report

HomeBase USA has implemented Simbe Robotics’ Store Intelligence platform, featuring the autonomous Tally shelf-scanning robot, at its stores in Copperas Cove, Texas, and Laramie, Wyoming—the latter marking Tally’s first deployment in Wyoming. HomeBase stores carry tens of thousands of SKUs across diverse categories such as lumber, hardware, and farm supplies, making inventory management complex. Tally automates manual inventory tasks by scanning shelves multiple times daily to detect out-of-stock items, pricing errors, and misplaced products. This real-time data is accessible via a mobile app and dashboard, enabling store teams to prioritize and address issues promptly, thereby improving shelf availability, labor efficiency, and customer experience. The introduction of Tally aims to reduce the 30 hours per week that store associates typically spend on manual inventory duties, which are often error-prone and a major factor in employee attrition. By automating these tasks, HomeBase hopes to free associates to focus on higher-value activities and enhance operational