Pitched as the world?s first motorized and rideable carry-on smart luggage, the Modobag aims to whisk tired fliers through the airport three times faster than old-fashioned walking. You could call the Modobag (get it") a scooter-slash-suitcase. Designed by Chicago entrepreneur Kevin O?Donnell and an engineer whose credits include professional race motorcycles at Daytona 200, the […]The post World’s First Carry-on Suitcase Doubles As Scooter appeared first on Pursuitist.

Pitched as the world?s first motorized and rideable carry-on smart luggage, the Modobag aims to whisk tired fliers through the airport three times faster than old-fashioned walking.You could call the Modobag (get it") a scooter-slash-suitcase. Designed by Chicago entrepreneur Kevin O?Donnell and an engineer whose credits include professional race motorcycles at Daytona 200, the mobile suitcase features an electric motor, powered by lithium batteries that can top out at 8 mph (13 kmh).But rolling through the airport on a motorized carry-on that fits into overhead bins makes for an interesting sight: A promotional video for the product shows adults climbing atop a regulation-sized carry-on that makes them appear as though they?re riding an undersized tricycle.Other features include a dual wheel braking system, quick release foot pedals, extendable towing handles and charging ports for electronic devices. The smart suitcase is also designed with GPS that can track Modobag?s location.Despite...