Man invents "Robotic Suitcase," Uses Bluetooth Signal On Phones To Follow Owner

Date: 03-10-2012 8:33 pm (11 years ago) | Author: franel
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«§» 3 October 2012

It isn’t clear how it might react if you are running to catch a flight but a young inventor has come up with a ‘robotic’ suitcase that requires no carrying.



A video on YouTube has revealed a prototype of the ‘Hop!’ suitcase, which uses the Bluetooth signal on your smart phone to guide it along behind you.

The clip – which has received some 35,000 views – shows a man walking while the small suitcase dutifully follows albeit at a slow and occasionally jerky speed.

The basic technology behind the novelty is the work of Spanish native Rodrigo Garcia Gonzalez.

The phone signal is received by three sensors in the luggage, a microprocessor driving two caterpillar tracks that power the suitcase along.

If the signal is lost, the bag will lock itself and vibrate its owner’s phone.

Mr Gonzalez’s design was one of the winners of Spain’s James Dyson Award this year and, he admits, needs some fine tuning.

He is now studying a Master’s in Innovation, Design and Engineering in London and hopes to gather a team to work on the project and find funding.

The 28-year-old said: ‘It’s not working 100 per cent and it’s not ready for the market but it’s something I’d like to develop.

‘I think in the future it’s something we could see often.’

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Posted: at 3-10-2012 08:33 PM (11 years ago) | Hero
- Adego1 at 3-10-2012 10:26 PM (11 years ago)
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Ok
Posted: at 3-10-2012 10:26 PM (11 years ago) | Upcoming
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- Neglito at 3-10-2012 10:29 PM (11 years ago)
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RUBBISH
Posted: at 3-10-2012 10:29 PM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- ela214 at 3-10-2012 10:30 PM (11 years ago)
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i no wan this 1 even if to say na free.THANK U.freeky suitcase
Posted: at 3-10-2012 10:30 PM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- harunakoni at 3-10-2012 11:16 PM (11 years ago)
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Gud of u
Posted: at 3-10-2012 11:16 PM (11 years ago) | Upcoming
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- dlimelite at 3-10-2012 11:24 PM (11 years ago)
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Cool invention
Posted: at 3-10-2012 11:24 PM (11 years ago) | Hero
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- dlimelite at 3-10-2012 11:26 PM (11 years ago)
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But if to say these kind of bags were in Naija airports, thieves will just snatch it and run away. Having robot luggage is a sign that you have money $$$$$
Posted: at 3-10-2012 11:26 PM (11 years ago) | Hero
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- xband at 3-10-2012 11:51 PM (11 years ago)
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Is to carry the bag and run.
Posted: at 3-10-2012 11:51 PM (11 years ago) | Upcoming
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- dickman2 at 4-10-2012 12:03 AM (11 years ago)
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 Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes
Posted: at 4-10-2012 12:03 AM (11 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- bimbohlah at 4-10-2012 12:14 AM (11 years ago)
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Keep walking while your suitcase is going the other way under the protective hands of a thief! LMAO
Posted: at 4-10-2012 12:14 AM (11 years ago) | Newbie
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- aso4life1 at 4-10-2012 01:00 AM (11 years ago)
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what if someone else has another remote to control the bag from the owner's back?
Posted: at 4-10-2012 01:00 AM (11 years ago) | Hero
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- Senegal at 4-10-2012 01:26 AM (11 years ago)
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 Shocked
Posted: at 4-10-2012 01:26 AM (11 years ago) | Hero
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- deboalabi262 at 4-10-2012 02:05 AM (11 years ago)
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Na waoo.....
Posted: at 4-10-2012 02:05 AM (11 years ago) | Hero
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- winace at 4-10-2012 03:36 AM (11 years ago)
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Oh theives go happy na. If d bluetooth on everyone phone can work wit it, then wetin remain.
Posted: at 4-10-2012 03:36 AM (11 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- jamesbondchick at 4-10-2012 03:37 AM (11 years ago)
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Who nor get smart fone no fit use this one oh! Oyinbo na wa,dem nor just get work Grin
Posted: at 4-10-2012 03:37 AM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- micc at 4-10-2012 07:41 AM (11 years ago)
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is not for nigeria people o
Posted: at 4-10-2012 07:41 AM (11 years ago) | Hero
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- micc at 4-10-2012 07:43 AM (11 years ago)
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is not for nigeria people o
Posted: at 4-10-2012 07:43 AM (11 years ago) | Hero
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- overdrive at 4-10-2012 08:12 AM (11 years ago)
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Oyibo and laziness.I cannot c the stress in carrying ur suitcase anyway naija ppl dey wait for the technology b4 they wl re-programme the suitcase to forget the owner and follow area boys
Posted: at 4-10-2012 08:12 AM (11 years ago) | Newbie
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- Biafranwar at 4-10-2012 08:38 AM (11 years ago)
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Empty brain
Posted: at 4-10-2012 08:38 AM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Bettygirls at 4-10-2012 09:33 AM (11 years ago)
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ok oh
Posted: at 4-10-2012 09:33 AM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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