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Introduction
Gita is an autonomous cargo-carrying robot developed by Piaggio Fast Forward, a Boston-area startup and subsidiary of Piaggio.[1][2].
Gita was introduced in February 2017. It is designed to follow an individual around and carry up to 40 pounds of cargo. The device is tethered to the user via an accessible and is capable of completing tasks on its own, such as self-parking.
Original device
The Gita models are cylindrical in shape with rubber wheels on the outer edges. Each unit has a storage area attached between two wheels. Gita can ride up to 22 miles per hour, which is fast enough to be on par with a runner or cyclist. It uses several cameras and sensors to navigate.[2] The company claims that Gita has an eight-hour battery life and can be recharged in three hours.[1].
Latest version
The latest version of Gita no longer requires the use of a wearable belt to pair with a user. The operator no longer uses lidar, instead using a computer vision solution that visually identifies the user and adjusts to the shape of their body. Gita no longer has an autonomous mode and cannot park itself. Its only function now is to continue.[3][4].
Gita has a cargo volume of up to almost 2000 cubic inches and can carry 44 pounds.[3].
Name
The name of the robot comes from the Italian feminine noun, which means "short trip" or to go on a trip.[3][4].
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References
- [1] ↑ a b Vanni, Olivia (3 de febrero de 2017). «Watch Piaggio's New Cargo Robot 'Gita' Roll About in Cambridge [Video]». BostInno. Consultado el 6 de febrero de 2017.: http://bostinno.streetwise.co/2017/02/03/video-piaggio-fast-forwards-new-cargo-robot-gita/
- [2] ↑ a b Naudus, Kris (4 de febrero de 2017). «The Gita is your rolling robot porter». Engadget. Consultado el 6 de febrero de 2017.: https://www.engadget.com/2017/02/04/gita-personal-cargo-robot-hands-on/
- [3] ↑ a b c Stuart, Sophia (27 de noviembre de 2017). «Need Some Help? Gita the Robot Will Carry Your Bags». PC Magazine. Consultado el 26 de marzo de 2018.: https://www.pcmag.com/news/357550/need-some-help-gita-the-robot-will-carry-your-bags
- [4] ↑ a b Bogost, Ian (28 de febrero de 2018). «The Cute Robot That Follows You Around the City». The Atlantic. Consultado el 26 de marzo de 2018.: https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2018/02/piaggio-gita-jeffrey-schnapp/554222/