Navigating crowded airports and long security lines is enough of a hassle without having to deal with dragging a cumbersome carry-on along as you go. Thankfully, Chinese tech company Forward X Robotics has come up with a smart solution for this very problem in the form of its newly-launched Ovis luggage design.
Unveiled at the recent Consumer Electronics Showcase (CES) – the annual kick-off showcase for all things tech-related – the Ovis has been dubbed the world’s artificial intelligence-powered self-moving suitcase. Equipped with cutting-edge facial recognition software, high-def cameras and a unique movement tracking algorithm, this intelligent travel companion is said to be able to not only keep track of its owner, but also keep up with them at speeds of up to nearly 10km per hour.
As extra insurance, the Ovis is paired with a smart wristband that, when worn, vibrates to alert its owner when they are more than two metres away. In the unlikely scenario that it does go missing, a handy embedded GPS tracker will allow users to track down its precise location within seconds.
With the needs of today’s Digital Age travellers clearly understood by its makers, the Ovis suitcase comes further equipped with two USB ports and an in-built powerbank to give any dwindling phones or tablets an extra top-up on-the-go. Further burnished a patented durable-yet-lightweight shell, this US$799 smart suitcase is expected to become available within the next few months, so keep your eyes peeled.