The experienced traveler knows whenever possible it’s best to strategize, to optimize, and pack everything into a carry-on, avoiding the wait-and-unpredictable-fate of checked-in luggage. But even those with a million frequent flier miles under their belt know there’s always room for improvement in the art of traveling light. Bluesmart might be that awaited upgrade, the first travel luggage designed from the ground up to work in harmony with mobile devices to help solve common concerns related to the goal of traveling efficiently.
Besides the eye-catching blue detailing on the four spinner wheels and handles, Bluesmart’s distinguishing features are mostly hidden from view. But launch a compatible iOS or Android app and the compact luggage reveals a James Bond array of technology – micro-sensors, actuators, and a microcomputer with GPS that communicates with smartphones via Bluetooth.

Bluesmart’s developers plan to integrate social and data tracking features summarizing travel patterns.
For example, pull the bag’s pull handle upward and the Bluesmart will display the total weight via app onto the screen of a compatible iOS or Android device, informing the user whether it’s time to cull their contents or to get ready for an extra baggage fee. Lock and unlock is also handled via app with a TSA approved master key lock, with an integrated proximity sensor designed to keep track of bags both when nearby and also when in-transit, sending out notifications via Bluetooth if/when the Bluesmart leaves a predetermined radius.
Additionally, a built-in battery pack offers up to 6x device charging for two mobile devices at the same time, eliminating the need to pack an extra mobile battery charger. Three layers of polycarbonate and anodized aluminum on the outside protect laptops, tablets, and phones stored within while an ingenious flap design makes accessing or storing laptops and tablets an easy task for TSA security line inspections.
More than 25 million bags are lost or mishandled by airlines every year. With the advent of microcomputers and the Internet of Things we have the opportunity to prevent these problems while providing a smarter option to travelers of the connected generation.
– Bluesmart co-founder Brian Chen
Bluesmart Technologies is planning to release their smart carry-on beginning July 2015, and are seeking funding via Indiegogo.

8 Comments
giovanni on 10.21.2014 at 22:44 PM
This idea is not new. They claim it’s the world’s first. Total BS!
They copied it from bags2go. see link:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2106420/deutsche-telekom-and-rimowas-smart-suitcases-have-integrated-tracking.html
why do you need a weight sensor on a carryon. duh!
CINDY on 10.22.2014 at 20:09 PM
This is the frequent traveler DREAM come TRUE!!
Michael on 10.22.2014 at 19:06 PM
Not sure if this will be accepted as a checked bag here in Europe. In my experience check in generally ask you to remove lithium batteries and gadgets that contain lithium battery from checked luggage. As lithium batteries are considered a dangerous good under EASA rules. Not sure if it’s different in the states.
vanitys on 10.22.2014 at 20:10 PM
You got me with the James Bond LOL but this is amazing also >> “battery pack offers up to 6x DEVICE charging for two mobile devices at the same time” I totally want this
servani on 10.22.2014 at 20:14 PM
this is awesome. they managed to do something simple, smart and beautiful at the same time. they are not launching a rocket to the moon, for sure, but they managed to put an incredible product inside the “internet of things” category.
congrats guys!
Di on 10.22.2014 at 20:45 PM
I loved the project, congrats!! How awesome!!
Luke on 10.22.2014 at 20:50 PM
Woowwwwwwwww This is great !!! I want one!
Armin Polvich on 10.29.2014 at 08:47 AM
I do not see a warranty? Every company offers a warranty what if the electronics to not work or break?
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