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As robotic technology advances, researchers and developers look to the most inconvenient parts of life that could be solved. Piaggio has hit the nail on the head with this one: a robot that wheels around after you, carrying your things for you. No more backpacks! No more sore shoulders. No more heavy grocery bags cutting into your fingers. At least that's the idea.
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The Gita, pronounced jee-ta (an Italian word that means 'outing' or 'short trip'), has been in the public eye since 2017, but it was only released for public sale in November of 2019. The concept is simple: you put whatever you want to inside the robot and close the lid, press a button to activate it, and start walking. The creators behind Gita envision a future where people walk, ride a bike, or jog to where they need to get, rather than driving or catching an Uber.
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Gita is 26 by 26 by 28 inches, and balances it's 50 lb body on two large wheels. It has 220 degree vision on it's front and back, plus sensors, so it can follow you around - without recording video or audio (which is a relief). The storage bin inside can realistically hold one big backpack, according to reviews, and can travel up to 6 miles an hour.
Like any new inventions, the Gita has a few wrinkles that need to be ironed out. Obviously it can't go up stairs, but it's also not so good on uneven ground - and don't even think about taking it to the beach. While it can go up and down 16% inclines, it's not very delicate when moving through tight places like small grocery shops or busy cafes. It can also get confused if you abruptly move out of it's line of sight.
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We're sure that in the near future, when robots like Gita don't cost $3,250 and become more accessible to the general public, it's flaws will be worked out, and it'll become even more user friendly. To us, it seems a little clunky for now. But let's get back to it in two years. You can handle carrying your bags till then, right?
This Cute Robot Follows You And Carries Your Things
I don't know about you, but I'm always carrying things. Bags, umbrellas, spare jumpers, books, 'just in case' items... the list goes on. Even when I try to travel light, I end up carrying a lot. As a result of this, I always have a sore back and shoulders. That's probably what the folks over at Piaggio went through before inventing Gita, the little bug-like robot that will follow you wherever you go and carry your things for you. They have also just been released for public sale, so you can officially buy one today. Or perhaps Santa will get one for you if you've been nice.
Interested in more stories about robots? Check out this AI powered Lego sorting machine.
This article was originally reported by LifeWire.
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