When Og invented the wheel, he probably wasn’t thinking about the hassles of airport travel. But the brains behind this smart suitcase were.
Meet the Cowarobot R1, a motorized carry-on that brings new meaning to the term “travel buddy.” Like man’s best friend, it follows you faithfully at arm’s length wherever you go—no hands required—by tracking your movement through a wristband you can customize via smartphone app. It also doubles as a portable USB charger for your smartphone or tablet.
Thanks to the suitcase’s all-terrain retractable wheels, which work similar to aircraft landing gear. An inbound motor propels the suitcase forward, it has a follow rate of up to 4.5 mph and can climb slopes up to 15 degrees. Multiple sensors keep it from slamming into stuff or toppling down stairs. Plus, its built-in GPS not only helps you find it if it gets lost; it can also find you—rolling to you from across the room up to 164 feet away. Here, boy!
Once again, further proof that wheels make everything better.
COWAROBOT R1: The First Robotic Suitcase from COWA ROBOT on Vimeo.