# Hands-Free Smart Luggage The Carry-On Suitcase by NUA Robotics Follows Consumers Like a Pet By M | Published 2016-01-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carryon-suitcase References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/383322/Smart-Hands-Free-Suitcase-Is-Designed-To-Follow-You-Around-Like-A-Puppy/) & [unbouncepages](http://unbouncepages.com/nuarobotics/) Travelling can pose many cumbersome tasks to consumers, such as lugging around heavy carry-on suitcases and bags throughout airport terminals. Innovative tech brand NUA Robotics has put together a [smart luggage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knog-scout-travel) piece that cleverly rolls on its own and follows the bag owner wherever he or she goes. This is ideal for consumers looking to carry less and move fast while on-the-go. The sleek [carry-on bag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transit-carryon) is designed to be a [hardshell case](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardshell-carryon-suitcase) complete with smart features such as Bluetooth, cameras and sensors that relay to an accompanying smartphone app. The sensors keep tabs on the owner and are able to follow the individual wherever they go and stay close by. The bag can also be tracked thanks to the Bluetooth connectivity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Smart Luggage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced smart luggage with even more sophisticated features like AI assistance and self-charging capabilities. - **Autonomous Travel Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a range of autonomous bags and accessories that can follow consumers, reducing the need for physical exertion and improving convenience. - **Integrated Sensor Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement sensor technology into various products and industries to enhance tracking, safety, and personalization capabilities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Travel and Hospitality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate smart luggage into the travel and hospitality industry to provide guests with an enhanced travel experience and streamline luggage handling processes. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with consumer electronics companies to develop smart luggage as an extension of smartphones, offering seamless integration and additional functionalities. - **Logistics and Supply Chain:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply autonomous tracking and follow-me technology to logistics and supply chain operations, optimizing efficiency and reducing manual labor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tech-Equipped Suitcase Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oogo-smart-luggage.md) - [See-Through Ride-On Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airwheel-suitcase.md) - [Trackable Smart Luggage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casesafe.md) - [Rideable Carry-On Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modobag-20.md) - [Tech-Friendly Carry-On Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monos-carryon-pro-plus.md) - [Pet-Friendly Travel Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petfriendly-carryon-suitcase.md) - [Tough Tech-Charging Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carl-friedrik-the-carryon-pro.md) - [Telecom Travel Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uncarrier-by-tmobile.md) - [Customizable Backpack-Style Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roller-travel-bag.md)