Gita (mobile carrier)

Gita is a two-wheeled, cargo-carrying robotic vehicle developed by Piaggio Fast Forward, a Boston area startup and subsidiary of Piaggio.[1][2]

Gita
ManufacturerPiaggio Fast Forward
CountryUnited States
Year of creation2017
TypeDomestic or household
PurposeCargo-carrying
Websitepiaggiofastforward.com,mygita.com

Gita prototypes were first introduced in February 2017. Gita became available for purchase on the United States market at the end of November of 2019.

Gita is designed to follow an individual around and carry up to 40 pounds of cargo. The device was initially tethered to the user through a wearable belt[3] and was capable of completing tasks on its own, such as parking itself. Subsequent versions eliminated the belt and added more sophisticated navigational behaviors.

Original device
A Gita robot being packed with groceries at a Boston area supermarket.

The Gita models are cylinder-shaped with two rubber tread-like wheels at the outer edges. Each unit has a storage area enclosed between the wheels. Gita can roll up to 22 miles per hour, which is fast enough to keep up with a runner or a bicyclist. The Gita uses various cameras and sensors to navigate.[2] The company states that the Gita has a battery life of eight hours and can be recharged in three hours.[1]

Latest version

The production version of the Gita robot no longer requires the use of a wearable belt in order to pair with a user. The carrier no longer uses lidar, instead uses a computer vision solution that visually identifies the user and locks onto their body shape. The Gita no longer has an autonomous mode and can’t park itself. Its sole function now is to follow.[4][5]

The Gita has a cargo volume of up to nearly 2,000 cubic inches and can carry 44 pounds.[4]

Naming

The name for the mobile carrier comes from the Italian feminine noun, meaning "pleasure trip" or "short trip."[4][5]

See also

References
  1. Vanni, Olivia (2017-02-03). "Watch Piaggio's New Cargo Robot 'Gita' Roll About in Cambridge [Video]". BostInno. Retrieved 2017-02-06.
  2. Naudus, Kris (2017-02-04). "The Gita is your rolling robot porter". Engadget. Retrieved 2017-02-06.
  3. Fortune, Editors (2017-02-02). "Vespa's Maker Created a Robot to Carry Your Things". Fortune Tech. Retrieved 2017-02-06.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
  4. Stuart, Sophia (2017-11-27). "Need Some Help? Gita the Robot Will Carry Your Bags". PC Magazine. Retrieved 2018-03-26.
  5. Bogost, Ian (2018-02-28). "The Cute Robot That Follows You Around the City". The Atlantic. Retrieved 2018-03-26.
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