One of the latest (and arguably the greatest) major upgrades done to luggage carriers, took place in the 1970s, when suitcases got wheels attached for the first time. Nowadays, there are companies and startups that are adding new upgrades, based on the newest technological developments of recent years.
Some companies have added GPS, SIM cards, Bluetooth, build in batteries and even Wi-Fi hotspots to the briefcases they produce. One of the most useful attributes that the smart luggage industry created is the ability to track it during the journey. People who have lost their luggage in the past, surely appreciate this possibility.
The following is a list of some of the most useful technological developments that travelers can benefit from nowadays:
Bluesmart Carry-On
Bluesmart Carry-On has a built in Blue tooth connection, GPS and a global 3G SIM card. It can be tracked via a mobile app and even has a self-weight calculation feature. On top of that, Bluesmart Carry-On has a built-in charger for gizmo gadgets and a large exterior pocket for a laptop.
Trunkster
Trunkster is a startup company that has put an old fashioned twist on new technology. The new (old) idea comes with the design of the bag itself— there are no zippers. It opens the same way as old fashioned roll top desks and sliding doors do.
Andiamo iQ Suitcase
This is a four-wheeled suitcase that has a wide selection of innovative features. One of the most unique features included in this device is the ability to notify the owner when the bag moves away (up to 98 feet). The retail price of this suitcase is around $600, but those who carry extremely valuable possessions are likely to consider this device a great value for its price.
Delsey’s Pluggage Smart Bags
This company is taking input on what customers want, aiming to produce the ultimate answer to the travelers’ needs in the middle of 2016. Some options that have been suggested so far are the following: fingerprint locks, interior lights, an app that can notify whether a luggage is locked whenever the owner wants to check it out, a notification sent when the luggage is loaded or unloaded from a plane, as well as an internal speaker.
Space Case 1
Space Case, made by Planet Traveler USA, is a project that began as a Kickstarter campaign. This successful campaign received over $920k, from nearly 2 thousands of supporters. In addition to such features as a fingerprint lock, self-weight scale and power bank to charge various mobile devices, this case can notify its owner about such details as the flight status and gate number, as well as hotel reservations.
Fugu Bags
Fugu’s new expandable luggage is quite low-tech, but the design is what makes it useful. It is designed with shelves and may inflate from a carry-on size up to full size.
Samsonite & Samsung Smart Luggage
Samsonite and Samsung have collaborated to provide a smart luggage solution. Their bags alert owners when they have been taken 6 inches away and they can check themselves in at airports.
LugLoc & Trakdot Bag Tracking
LugLoc is a device that may be slipped into a bag and use GSM cellular networks to track the location. After the first 15 days of use, the cost is on a pay per use basis. Trakdot is similar to LugLoc in use, but has an annual service fee on top of the product’s price.
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