Modobag is the first carry-on luggage that doubles as a transport
A Chicago entrepreneur has invented the world's first ride-on suitcase for adults ... but not all travellers are impressed.
If you've ever made the desperate dash through the airport to catch your flight in time, this could be the invention you've been waiting for.
A luggage company has created a way to get you to that gate faster — a motorised, ride-on suitcase dubbed the Modobag.
The innovative inventionfeatures discreet footrests, a steering pole which is folded away until you need it, and of course, brakes — in case of collision.
After an hour of charging, the suitcase has the ability to travel for around nine kilometres before coming to a stop.
He worked together with a motorcyclist friend to bring his idea to life and has taken the Modobag for a test drive at several busy airports.
"From the first-time traveller to the veteran flight attendant, there is widespread agreement that Modobag will help make travel more functional and fun," he said.
While it's been lauded by some big names — Jimmy Kimmel and the Big Bang Theory's Kaley Cuoco were spotted riding the cases down the Hollywood Walk of Fame — not everyone is impressed.
"Only an American could have had this idea," one person said after watching the invention in action.
"Unless you travel at 2am what airfield has that much free room?" another said.
