Airbus, T-Mobile and luggagemaker Rimowa have introduced Bag2Go, a piece of luggage that can be tracked. The conceptual luggage features an RFID chip that allows it to be tracked using an accompanying iPhone app. Additionally, the luggage has a built-in sensor that can tell you how much your bag weighs simply by lifting it up.
Airbus estimated that the intelligent bag would cost only 20 percent more than a regular piece of luggage. It also said that it would consider offering a rental service, should Bag2Go be developed. The service would let you drop your bag off to a courier who would then take it to the airport for you. All you would need to do is board your flight and collect your bag.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Trackable Luggage
- Opportunity for luggage manufacturers to incorporate tracking technology in their products, offering travelers peace of mind and convenience.
- RFID Technology
- Potential for businesses to integrate RFID chips in various applications beyond luggage, such as inventory management or supply chain tracking.
- Weight-sensing Sensors
- Disruptive potential for industries to develop products with built-in sensors that provide real-time weight measurements, eliminating the need for separate weighing scales.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Travel and Tourism
- Innovation opportunities for the travel industry to leverage trackable luggage technology, enhancing customer experience and minimizing lost luggage incidents.
- Technology and Electronics
- Advancements in RFID technology open up possibilities for the electronics industry to incorporate tracking features in their products, improving asset management and theft prevention.
- Manufacturing and Supply Chain
- Potential for the manufacturing and supply chain industries to adopt weight-sensing sensors in various applications, automating processes and streamlining operations.
