Florida Group Uses VR and AI to Fight Rising Retail Theft

Florida researchers using virtual reality and AI to combat retail theft.

Group working with major retailers like Home Depot and Walmart to thwart shoplifters.

Florida ranks 3rd nationally for retail theft, costing $4.5 billion annually.

Orange County has seen 44% increase in retail theft cases over last 3 years.

Group developing tech to allow stores to communicate about shoplifters with neighboring stores.