Forget self-driving cars—here’s an autonomous suitcase

There have been a lot of stories recently about apps that help you track your luggage, but at least one manufacturer is close to market with a suitcase that tracks you as you move through the airport.

Powered by small electric motors that charge from an outlet and hold an hour or so per charge, the bag, from NUA Robotics, can move at about 5 km/h but may speed up in the future. Its electronics track you or your smartphone as you move. When you check it in, it can still send you location data—as long as the battery lasts.

NUA expects to have the system, which weighs about 1 kg more than ordinary suitcases, in stores by next Christmas season. They’re not the first with self-powered suitcases, but possibly the first that doesn’t need you to guide it. For more information, including some other smart luggage, check out The Telegraph (UK) HERE

Share the Post:

Featured Destination

Comments

1 Comment
Oldest
Newest Most Voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
Admin
8 years ago

An excellent idea for those who like to travel with a lot of luggage!  I am always amazed at how clever so many people are.

Gumbo's Pic of the Day

The View North

I was visiting a friend, and this was the view from their house. I could understand why they built their house facing this direction. I was taken by the beauty!

Read More

Posts by the Same Author