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September 22, 2021 11:00 am

Gitamini is a cute, compact, cargo-carrying robot that will follow you around like a dog





The Gitamini uses machine vision and AI to follow its owner. | Image: Piaggio Fast Forward



Piaggio Fast Forward, a subsidiary of storied Italian automotive firm Piaggio, has launched its second robot, a compact version of its cargo-carrying bot Gita named Gitamini.


The form and function of Gitamini remain the same as that of full-sized Gita (the name is Italian for a small trip or outing). The robot consists of two large wheels, a central trunk, and a machine vision system that it uses to identify and follow its owner. Gitamini weighs 28 pounds and can carry up to 20 pounds in its interior for 21 miles. That makes an interesting comparison to Gita, which can carry more — 40 pounds but only for 12 miles.


Gitamini uses an array of cameras and sensors, including radar (not available for the original Gita), to navigate and...



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Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/22/22685649/gita-gitamini-cargo-carrying-robot-piaggio

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