Aila provides a vision‑and‑automation platform for iOS that turns iPhones and iPads into enterprise‑grade barcode scanners and self‑service kiosks. Its SoftScan SDK and Interactive Kiosk hardware deliver high‑throughput scanning, zero‑touch device provisioning, and managed services on a subscription basis, enabling large enterprises in healthcare, retail, and hospitality to deploy scalable, low‑maintenance front‑line solutions.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Enterprises in healthcare, retail, and hospitality often rely on fragmented hardware and software to automate front‑line tasks such as check‑in, barcode scanning, and self‑service interactions. This results in high capital costs, complex deployments, limited scalability, and frequent downtime.
Solution
Aila offers a unified vision‑and‑automation platform built exclusively for iOS devices. The platform combines enterprise‑grade hardware (Interactive Kiosk™) with the SoftScan™ SDK, enabling iPhones and iPads to function as high‑throughput barcode scanners that read over 45 symbologies, including damaged or ultra‑small codes, in less than 20 ms per decode. Aila’s managed services handle device provisioning, logistics, remote monitoring, and lifecycle support, delivering a turnkey, zero‑touch deployment that can scale from a pilot to thousands of locations. The solution is delivered as a subscription‑based Solution‑as‑a‑Service, eliminating large upfront capital outlays while providing 99 % uptime guarantees and continuous software updates.
Target Audience
Primary customers are large‑scale enterprises in healthcare, retail, and hospitality that need self‑service kiosks, high‑speed barcode scanning, and centralized device management across multiple sites.
Features
- Interactive Kiosk™ hardware with modular mounting options, built‑in lighting and peripherals for fixed or mobile deployments
- SoftScan™ SDK for iOS delivering up to 900 barcodes / s, on‑device AI, and support for Swift, React Native, and Cordova
- Unlimited scanning per device with no per‑scan fees; includes multi‑app licensing
- Managed Services covering provisioning, kitting, logistics, proactive device monitoring, advance exchange, and Tier 2 support
- Open API and SDK integration enabling connection to POS, inventory, or EMR systems
- 99 % SLA uptime guarantee and 7 lb turnkey packaging for rapid installation