Believe it or not, artificially intelligent suitcases that automatically follow you around the airport aren’t a new idea. Thanks to crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter and Indiegogo, they already exist in various forms, and can be purchased online right now. The only problem? Most major airports have issued a blanket ban on “smart” suitcases because they typically contain lithium ion batteries that could potentially explode. So while you could hop on Amazon right now and buy an A.I. suitcase, there’s a good chance you wouldn’t be able to take your luxury luggage with you on the plane.
Rover Speed aims to change that. In addition to a slew of sensors and motors that enable the suitcase to follow you autonomously as you walk, Rover Speed is also equipped with a Transportation Security Administration -approved battery pack. For added convenience, this battery pack is also completely detachable, so you can snap it off and throw it in the bin when you go through security. Hell, it even has proximity alarms that’ll beep and cause a ruckus if somebody tries to steal your suitcase.