Architect Peter Yeadon has created some seriously obedient luggage. "Fido" luggage comes equipped with laser sensors that keep it from bumping into things and is voice activated for further commands.
The "Fido" luggage is also rechargeable, making for pain-free and reliable luggage--assuming you can get your leashed luggage through security.
Implications - Luggage is a perennial necessity for travelers, and designers are increasingly creating suitcases that will ease the physical burden. Some designs achieve this feat by using wheels and levers, but tech-savvy designs that move autonomously also pose promise. Automated luggage especially appeals to travelers with young families, who must keep youngsters in tow while navigating from gate to gate.
Robotic Baggage
Peter Yeadon Creates Fido Luggage for Obedient Traveling
Trend Themes
1. Autonomous Luggage - The trend of autonomous luggage presents disruptive innovation opportunities for designers to create tech-savvy suitcases that can move autonomously, easing the physical burden for travelers.
2. Voice-activated Luggage - The trend of voice-activated luggage opens up opportunities for designers to incorporate voice command capabilities into suitcases, allowing travelers to give commands and control their luggage hands-free.
3. Smart Luggage - The trend of smart luggage with laser sensors and rechargeable capabilities offers designers the chance to create reliable and intelligent suitcases that can navigate without bumping into obstacles and provide convenience for travelers.
Industry Implications
1. Travel Accessories - The travel accessories industry can embrace autonomous luggage as a disruptive innovation opportunity, creating innovative products that enhance the travel experience and ease the burden for travelers.
2. Technology - The technology industry can explore voice-activated luggage as a disruptive innovation opportunity, integrating voice command capabilities into suitcases and creating smart and interactive products.
3. Family Travel - The family travel industry can leverage autonomous luggage to cater to travelers with young families, offering smart suitcases that can move autonomously, allowing parents to navigate with ease while keeping their children in tow.