Introduction and Project Summary

Grocery shopping can be frustrating when you forget ingredients, struggle to plan meals, overspend, or find that the store is out of key items. SmartCart goes beyond a basic shopping list by helping you adapt your meal plans on the spot. Simply input a menu idea, and SmartCart instantly generates a complete ingredient list—suggesting alternatives when something is unavailable. A small camera connected to an AI-powered Jetson processor tracks items as you add them to your cart, updating your list in real time, while the mobile app manages menu input and grocery recommendations. This seamless integration makes grocery shopping more efficient, budget-friendly, and stress-free.