INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
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
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
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’s not a suitcase for everyone, but it’s 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.
