The days of dragging heavy luggage through an airport may be over thanks to a new robotic suitcase that follows its owner like a loyal dog.
Called Cowa Robot, the $650 (£450) carry-on suitcase moves on its own at a top speed of nearly 4.5mph and can navigate its way back to a passenger within a distance of 164ft. To activate it, all the user has to do is press a hidden button in the handle and start walking – it will automatically keep up thanks to high-tech sensors in the case and a tracker bracelet worn by the traveller.

Designed by a Shanghai-based startup, Cowa Robot was built with the latest in robotics to avoid obstacles in its path and actively look for its owner if it gets separated, although it’s programmed to be no more than 2ft behind.

It follows at a 45-degree radius and can be programmed to follow a specific path, and it has a handle so it can be dragged when the airport is too crowded.

Source: Daily Mail