French company Kabuto is launching a Kickstarter campaign today for the second generation of its smart carry-on suitcase.
The company was previously known as Xtend.If you think about smart suitcases, chances are you picture a suitcase with a battery pack in it and that it.
In other words, they are not that smart.
Kabuto is packing a bunch of electronics to add some more features.At the top of the suitcase, you&ll find a fingerprint reader.
You can unlock the suitcase with your fingerprint or use a key in case your suitcase battery is dead — yes, a smart suitcase means you have one more thing to charge in your life.The suitcase comes with a 10,000 mAh battery that you plug to various USB-A and USB-C cables.
This way, you can charge a device using a USB-A or USB-C cable from the top of the suitcase.The pocket at the back of the suitcase is removable.
For instance, you can store a laptop and a book in it in order to take it with you on a flight.
The company uses a magnetic connection between the pocket and the suitcase, which means that you can plug the included USB-C cable to your laptop and then attach the pocket to the suitcase to charge your laptop when you&re not using it.The suitcase features an expandable structure, four wheels with metallic bearings and tires, a strap to attach another bag to the large handle on top of your suitcase.
It costs $435 on Kickstarter and it will cost $595 after the Kickstarter campaign.People who like to pack things exactly the right way will think the Kabuto suitcase offers a lot of options.
It not a suitcase for everyone, but it an interesting take.
The company promises to ship all suitcases by the end of the year.
The startup has previously raised $1 million (€900,000) from Frédéric Mazzella, Michel - Augustin, Bpifrance, Fabien Pierlot and others.