GITAMINI
GITAMINI IS A COMPACT CARGO CARRYING ROBOT THAT FOLLOWS ITS LEADER WHEREVER HE WANDERS.
GITAMINI CAN CARRY UPTO 20 POUNDS AND GO 21 MILES.
Back in 2019, Boston-based Piaggio Fast Forward launched the first iteration of an automated pedestrian Cargo Hauler called the Gita (pronounced JEE-tah). Two years and many design improvements later, PFF will be releasing a smaller and cooler version called Gitamini in October.
With a payload of up to 2,000 cubic inches and a capacity of up to 44 pounds of equipment and a top speed of 22 mph, the original Gita was an incredibly large machine that could accommodate a grocery cart and keep up with cyclists. However, the size of the Gita forces it to confront other pedestrians while walking on crowded sidewalks, especially the earlier versions which relied on a belt-mounted tracker to know where their owner was.
The Gitamini, on the other hand, is the size of a border patrol vehicle (990 cubic inches of cargo space) and weighs just 28 pounds. It can carry up to 20 kilograms of equipment and thanks to the external handle, the mine can be lifted even when fully loaded without the problems of sidewalks, stairs and other obstacles. The Mini is designed for a maximum range of 21 miles or about six hours of use before charging. Plus, the PFF swaps belt trackers for advanced optics and machine vision. With the push of a button, the Mini automatically finds, recognizes and follows its "leader" and uses only visual and radar signals such as color and movement - the robot doesn't need a GPS, cellular or wireless network connection to do this.
The Mini also comes with what's known as "pedestrian label software". This trains the robot to follow its leader at a safe distance and speed while proactively anticipating the movements of people around it. The Mini Wheel is independently powered, allowing it to rotate the Rivian-style tank with zero radius, while a third motor has been designed to help maintain the robot's balance when accelerating and stopping.
"Consumers' initial reaction to the Gita showed us how pioneering this product is in the consumer robotics industry," said Greg Lynn, CEO of PFF, in a statement. "Then we asked ourselves how do we take what we've heard from people and create something different for a new consumer segment?" "The Gitamini is the company's answer.
The Gitamini is expected to retail for $1,850 on October 15, while the larger original Gita will see a drop in price of up to $3,250 at a time.
Back in 2019, Boston-based Piaggio Fast Forward launched the first iteration of an automated pedestrian Cargo Hauler called the Gita (pronounced JEE-tah). Two years and many design improvements later, PFF will be releasing a smaller and cooler version called Gitamini in October.
With a payload of up to 2,000 cubic inches and a capacity of up to 44 pounds of equipment and a top speed of 22 mph, the original Gita was an incredibly large machine that could accommodate a grocery cart and keep up with cyclists. However, the size of the Gita forces it to confront other pedestrians while walking on crowded sidewalks, especially the earlier versions which relied on a belt-mounted tracker to know where their owner was.
The Gitamini, on the other hand, is the size of a border patrol vehicle (990 cubic inches of cargo space) and weighs just 28 pounds. It can carry up to 20 kilograms of equipment and thanks to the external handle, the mine can be lifted even when fully loaded without the problems of sidewalks, stairs and other obstacles. The Mini is designed for a maximum range of 21 miles or about six hours of use before charging. Plus, the PFF swaps belt trackers for advanced optics and machine vision. With the push of a button, the Mini automatically finds, recognizes and follows its "leader" and uses only visual and radar signals such as color and movement - the robot doesn't need a GPS, cellular or wireless network connection to do this.
The Mini also comes with what's known as "pedestrian label software". This trains the robot to follow its leader at a safe distance and speed while proactively anticipating the movements of people around it. The Mini Wheel is independently powered, allowing it to rotate the Rivian-style tank with zero radius, while a third motor has been designed to help maintain the robot's balance when accelerating and stopping.
"Consumers' initial reaction to the Gita showed us how pioneering this product is in the consumer robotics industry," said Greg Lynn, CEO of PFF, in a statement. "Then we asked ourselves how do we take what we've heard from people and create something different for a new consumer segment?" "The Gitamini is the company's answer.
The Gitamini is expected to retail for $1,850 on October 15, while the larger original Gita will see a drop in price of up to $3,250 at a time.
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