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New self-propelling suitcase does everything but pop a wheelie

Tuesday, Oct 25, 2016

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.

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