Robot Suitcase Likely To Get Confiscated By TSA
Writing by Evan Ackerman on Tuesday, 13 of November , 2007 at 1:59 am
What’s the worst thing about air travel? Besides the ticket prices, I mean. And going through security. And delays, and no legroom, and no food, and- Okay, nevermind. One of the bad things about air travel is having to lug your luggage (funny, right?) all over the place. Robotronic, a Russian company, is developing a robot suitcase which should relieve some of the strain by following you around on wheels. An electronic card in your pocket tells your suitcase where you are and sets its following distance. Mostly, the robot can handle itself, with ultrasonic and infrared circumferential obstacle avoidance sensors, alert lights, and a gyroscope to compensate motor torque for slopes. If you get too far ahead of it, though, the robot will freak out like a lost child (it sets off an alarm, anyway). Internal batteries should power it for 2 hours on a charge, and it’ll come with international plug adapters. With a carrying capacity of 65+ pounds, you’ll incur heavy baggage fees even if you don’t fill it up all the way. Price? 49,000 rubles (about $2000), expected to be available in 2009.
This idea was conceptualized by Peter Yeadon last year, which is where the image comes from. If you want to see the what the real thing is supposed to look like, click here, but I guarantee you’ll be disappointed.
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Comment by Yuppi
Made Tuesday, 13 of November , 2007 at 5:01 am
I want one of this! But not for travelling… just for shopping :D
Comment by nmx
Made Tuesday, 13 of November , 2007 at 7:52 am
Disappointed?!? How can you be disappointed by the real design looking like it came from a Dalek’s mind? :^)
Comment by Ivan
Made Monday, 19 of November , 2007 at 12:55 am
Whenever possible we check through all responses and comments on our product in a network. Design of Tony is caused by internal construction, and also our view of design of such robots. Thanks.
Comment by lumy
Made Monday, 4 of August , 2008 at 12:18 pm
i wAnT OnE Of tHis…
CoULd yOU TeLl mE…WhErE cAn i GEt It..
pLEaSe!!!
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Made Monday, 21 of November , 2011 at 4:56 pm
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