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Expandable Smart Suitcases

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Kabuto 'Xtend' Smart Luggage Grows Up to 50% Larger When Needed

— May 23, 2019 — World
The Kabuto 'Xtend' smart luggage is a premium solution for avid travelers that will offer them a better way to keep essentials securely stored when on the road. Coming in several chic color options, the suitcases are capable of being expanded by up to 50% to provide ample space for travelers to carry new purchases or additional clothing. The removable battery pack that comes with the suitcase will provide enough power for charging a smartphone multiple times or increasing laptop usage by several hours.

The Kabuto 'Xtend' smart luggage is rounded off with biometric security technology that can keep the suitcase securely locked until the owner uses their fingerprint to unlock it. Storage for up to 10 fingerprints makes the suitcase suitable for families.
Trend Themes
1. Expandable Smart Luggage - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop smart luggage with expandable compartments to cater to the needs of travelers who require extra storage space.
2. Removable Battery Packs - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create portable, removable battery packs that provide convenient charging options for multiple devices, such as smartphones and laptops.
3. Biometric Security Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate biometric security features into various products, such as luggage, to offer enhanced security and convenience to users.
Industry Implications
1. Travel and Hospitality - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate the travel and hospitality industry by introducing advanced smart luggage solutions that enhance the travel experience for customers.
2. Consumer Electronics - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop portable, removable battery packs that cater to the power needs of consumers across various electronic devices and industries.
3. Security Systems - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create biometric security products that can be applied beyond traditional security systems, such as incorporating fingerprint technology into everyday consumer products.
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