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The cargo-carrying Gita robot is programmed to follow its owner.
Is That a Suitcase or a Robot?
A bit of both, actually! The Italian company Piaggio is testing a new cargo-carrying robot in select U.S. cities. Named Gita, it can hold up to 40 pounds, can travel 22 miles per hour, and has an eight-hour battery life. The machine can be programmed to follow its owner—someone lugging home groceries, for example. The company claims that Gita will eventually be able to operate solo. Using cameras, maps, and sensors, the device will roll down the sidewalk and deliver packages more cheaply than people can.