CES 2018 showcases five new gadgets to keep travellers charged, safe and comfortable
The world’s largest consumer gadget show featured innovations for travel going on sale this year, including robotic suitcases that follow you around, and devices that will stop you getting sun damage and repel attackers
If there’s one thing tech entrepreneurs do a lot of, it’s travel. So while the CES in Las Vegas, the world’s biggest tech show, is dominated by robots, cars and TVs, it’s also a dependable place to look for wacky products aimed at travellers. Here are a few new gadgets that need a holiday:
For the airport: 90 FUN Puppy1 robotic suitcase
There are already a few examples out there of hands-free, autonomous carry-on suitcases that automatically follow you around the airport, such as the Cowarobot R1 and ForwardX CX-1. However, the 90 FUN Puppy1 is the first that can balance itself as it moves, using technology from the makers’ tech partner Segway.
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As well as being summoned via remote control, the Puppy1 has a fingerprint scanner for ultimate security. If all else fails, you can still pull-up a telescopic handle and drag the Puppy1 to its destination. It’s due to go on sale in the second half of 2018, its price to be confirmed.