Wherever we go, baggage and luggage have played essential roles in helping us carry personal items to and from our destination. Throughout history we’ve developed bags with innovative features, such as water-resistant backpacks, and suitcases that have GPS tracking. Carrying items will continue to get easier and more futuristic, whether you’re going to the gym or simply just taking your lunch break. But how about a concept of your personal belongings following you wherever you go? And the best part about it, is that you don’t have to lift a finger.
Developed by Piaggio Fast Forward, Gita is a cargo-carrying robot that holds up to 40lb of items while following your every move. Gita does not use GPS or any type of tracking system, so you don’t have worry about your location being compromised. Instead, the robot uses multiple cameras and sensors to anticipate and understand your movement, while also knowing how to safely navigate around humans or objects without causing contact. With Gita’s Follow function, you simply just stand in front of it, and the robot pairs with your body, instead of having to pair it with a smartphone. Similar to a vehicle, Gita has a Park function, which is the device’s resting position, and will automatically switch to it if it’s on an unstable surface such as a steep hill.
Gita, which is Italian for short trip, is ideal for when you’re shopping for groceries, going to the park, or running errands around the neighborhood. It travels up to 6 miles per hour and has approximately 4 hours of continuous use until it needs to be charged. Gita takes under 2 hours to fully recharge, and can simply be plugged into an outlet at home. You can monitor the battery life and charging process either manually or on your mobile device through the mygita app. There’s a charging port on the inside of the cargo bin so you can charge your phone or other small electronic devices.
Items that are stored in the cargo bin can be securely locked using your mobile device. Piaggio Fast Forward says that Gita can be used in the rain, however the lid isn’t water-sealed so use to your own discretion. You can even stream music on Gita’s speaker, using your phone via Bluetooth.
Robots don’t come cheap, especially ones that carry your cargo. Gita costs $3,250, with monthly payments options available. Colors come in grey, blue, red, and another special red color that supports funds towards COVID-19 and AIDS when you purchase that color. If you want extra storage, you can even order cargo bins with no lids so you can store items above the top of the bin, if you prefer.
