Fujitsu and Optimal Robotics Corp. Introduce U-Scan to Australian Retailers; See the Next Generation Self-Checkout at Retail Business Technology 2002.

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MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 28, 2002

Fujitsu Australia Limited and Optimal Robotics Corp. (Nasdaq:OPMR) today announced the availability of the new low profile U-Scan(R) self-checkout solution for the Australian retail market.

The new U-Scan(R) station design delivers more options for customers, increases checkout capacity and boosts store profitability by enabling more efficient labour use throughout the store. U-Scan(R) self-checkout will be demonstrated on Fujitsu's stand at Retail Business Technology 2002, Melbourne Exhibition Centre, 28-30 August 2002.

The U-Scan(R) system is the leading self-checkout solution in North America with over 8,000 terminals installed by leading retailers such as Kroger, Ahold and A&P. U-Scan(R) self-checkout enables shoppers to scan bag and pay for their purchases with little or no assistance from store personnel. The U-Scan(R) system has been redesigned using composite materials and has been significantly reduced in size compared to previous models. The reduction in size makes the new terminal ideal for retailers in Australia who are faced with space constraints, particularly at the front end of the store.

"We are very excited about presenting the new U-Scan(R) system to Australian retailers at Retail Business Technology 2002," said Marcus May, General Manager Retail at Fujitsu. "Self-service has become a major part of everyday life, and by offering self-checkout, retailers can reduce waiting time for shoppers and therefore improve their shopping experience."

Fujitsu and Optimal Robotics have joined forces to make the self-checkout solution a reality in the Australian marketplace.

"We see Optimal Robotics focus on self-checkout as a major strength," said May. "Optimal Robotics' expertise and proven track record in front-end automation integrate seamlessly with Fujitsu's total solution offerings."

Paul Rosen, Optimal Robotics' Managing Director, UK and Australia, commented, "Fujitsu's predominant leadership in the retail market and its weight in systems integration capability and resources makes the alliance with Optimal Robotics a powerful combination."

The U-Scan(R) self-checkout system will be on display at Fujitsu's stand at Retail Business Technology 2002, Melbourne Exhibition Centre, August 28-30, 2002.

Fujitsu Australia Limited

http://www.fujitsu.com.au

Fujitsu is one of the world's leading e-services organizations. Fujitsu technology solutions, from servers to e-Business applications, are powering the new Internet economy. In Australia and New Zealand Fujitsu is helping corporate and government customers to design, build and operate solutions, which offer competitive advantage in the Internet world, from state-of-the-art infrastructure through to complex e-Business solutions. Our portfolio of IT services includes consulting, systems integration, prime contracting and a full range of professional services.

Fujitsu Australia Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited of Japan.

About Fujitsu Limited

Fujitsu is a leading provider of customer-focused IT and communications solutions for the global marketplace. Pace-setting technologies, high-reliability/performance computing and telecommunications platforms, and a worldwide corps of systems and services experts make Fujitsu uniquely positioned to unleash the infinite possibilities of the broadband Internet to help its customers succeed. Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 5 trillion yen (about US$38 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2002.

For more information, please see: http://www.fujitsu.com/.

Optimal Robotics Corp.

Optimal Robotics Corp. is the leading provider of self-checkout systems to retailers in North America. The Company's principal product is the U-Scan automated self-checkout system, which enables shoppers to scan, bag and pay for their purchases with limited or no assistance from store personnel. The U-Scan system, which Optimal believes will process over 500 million shopper transactions in 2002, is designed to reduce retailer checkout costs and increase shoppers' convenience. For more information, please see: http://www.opmr.com/.

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