An Italian scooter maker invents a robot that follows you around carrying your stuff

The company is about to begin testing Gita in a number of industrial settings, including factories and theme parks. Piaggio created Piaggio Fast Forward 18 months ago. The sensors, control systems, and electric propulsion used in the new robot could all prove crucial for future Piaggio products, says Michele Colaninno, chairman of the board of Piaggio Fast Forward. Still, as with many of the ideas being tested by transportation companies, including self-driving taxis, semi-automated trucks, and delivery drones, the underlying technology, as well as the potential applications, remain a bit unproven.