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Ovis: 1st AI-Powered Suitcase Following by Side

All Airlines Friendly | Auto Follow | World's Top Manufacturer | Charge On-The-Go | Anti-Lost Alarm

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Ovis: 1st AI-Powered Suitcase Following by Side

Ovis: 1st AI-Powered Suitcase Following by Side

Ovis: 1st AI-Powered Suitcase Following by Side

Ovis: 1st AI-Powered Suitcase Following by Side

Ovis: 1st AI-Powered Suitcase Following by Side

All Airlines Friendly | Auto Follow | World's Top Manufacturer | Charge On-The-Go | Anti-Lost Alarm

All Airlines Friendly | Auto Follow | World's Top Manufacturer | Charge On-The-Go | Anti-Lost Alarm

All Airlines Friendly | Auto Follow | World's Top Manufacturer | Charge On-The-Go | Anti-Lost Alarm

All Airlines Friendly | Auto Follow | World's Top Manufacturer | Charge On-The-Go | Anti-Lost Alarm

ForwardX Robotics
ForwardX Robotics
ForwardX Robotics
ForwardX Robotics
1 Campaign |
San Jose, United States
$1,398,704 USD by 3,537 backers
$1,207,743 USD by 3,138 backers on Jul 29, 2018
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Overview
- TSA Approved, removable battery - Built-in power bank keeps your phone fully-charged all the time - Computer Vision algorithms enable Ovis automatically follow from side and avoid obstacles - World's top manufacturing plant guarantees a durable, lightweight & waterproof quality - Anti-lost alarm + location tracker doubles up the security - One grab switch to traditional mode Ovis by ForwardX is carrying your journey onto the next level. *ON MOBILE, CLICK ‘READ THE STORY’ FOR MORE

By providing a true hands-free and worry-free travel experience, Ovis by ForwardX is tailored for travelers with modern-day conveniences. It integrates groundbreaking proprietary computer vision technology, Visual Simultaneous Location And Mapping (VSLAM), and artificial neural network algorithms developed by ForwardX, so that it can follow autonomously side-by-side of you.


 

"The Ovis smart luggage followed me around so well I might buy it." - Tom's Guide

"The ForwardX Ovis is the first smart suitcase custom-built to follow you." - Digital Trends

"Considering the funding ForwardX has already secured $10 million and Chee's pedigree, the company should be able to work things out." - Forbes

"This groundbreaking 'seeing' suitcase is the ultimate carry-on sidekick." - Maxim

 

Through a series of complex algorithms, we have created an AI that not only “see” as we do, but also identify what it is seeing. What's more, Ovis' side-follow technology is far more advanced then rear following because of the requirement of prediction algorithms. With these state of the art algorithms, Ovis is able to easily stay by your side at all times so you don’t have to be constantly looking over your shoulder just to see your luggage.

The obstacle avoidance algorithm of Ovis is based on self-driving technology. This innovative technology is able to accurately sense and assess the environment, calculate the distance, and estimate the direction and route to avoid potential obstacles, with a deviation precision of +/- 1cm.

The irremovable batteries can be a major headache for other smart suitcases. But not with Ovis, with the press of one button, you can pop out the battery, go through security and then pop it in and continue enjoying your hands-free luggage.  

 

Ovis' large interior volume of 34L can easily hold enough items for a whole week trip. With durable yet lightweight material, Ovis makes your travel lite and smart. 

Follow you on all terrains

Highly Durable

Deciphering the concept of the unibody design, and cooperating with world's top manufacturer. Ovis provides you with the greatest efficiency and performance with the premium material that is both durable and lightweight. To ensure an extra protection, carbon fiber is used for the corners of Ovis’ wheels. 

Clocking in at a speed of 3m/s (6.7 mph), Ovis’ revolutionary rear-wheel drive operates quieter and more swift than traditional wheels. Ovis is still a completely functional piece of luxury luggage even at zero percent battery. All four wheels will become omnidirectional, allowing a smooth roll on the ground and a buttery smooth luggage drag.

 

The favorited feature of Ovis is its capability to charge any and all of your devices on the go. Free yourself from searching for outlets at the airport! With Ovis, you will always be prepared for your social media updates, your favorite TV show and your last bit of work before boarding.

One of the most valuable features of Ovis is the ability to know how much your luggage weighs at any point so you never have to worry about being overweight for your carry-on. Ovis is able to track the weight in real-time by a system of complex mathematical equations relating to how hard the motor is working, and how far Ovis has traveled. This can simplify life beyond belief when you are packing so you don’t over-pack or worry about under-packing.

We are always in constant worry with many “hands-free” devices get lost at any point, even though the system says it is steal-proof. With Ovis, this isn’t a worry due to the Anti-Lost Smart Band. The smart band will vibrate the second that your Ovis is more than 2 meters away from you. It also alerts the owner when the battery of Ovis is running low or when Ovis is experiencing other problems that might need tech support from us.

By simply grabbing the handle, you cut all motor power and engage manual mode. This implies that you can drag the luggage at your wish. When Ovis is switched to manual mode, all four wheels become omnidirectional, allowing a smooth roll on the ground and a buttery smooth luggage drag.

Fear of losing your luggage at the airport?  Ovis get you covered. The constant GPS tracking module ensures that you will never lose track of your luggage again. Equipped with GPS and 3G technology, and presented as an individual, cut-resistant, modularized luggage tag, the location tracker of Ovis provides you with real-time monitoring and tracking of your belongings - anytime & anywhere. 

*If you wish to purchase the GPS location tracker, please select the bundle perk which includes one Ovis and one GPS location tracker. 
*We respect our user’s privacy. The information collected will only be kept locally on Ovis so that you can track your Ovis. However, the GPS info will not be uploaded to our server without your consent.

Make it simple! With the customized Ovis App, you’ll be able to track your Ovis, measure the weight of your belongings, monitor your Ovis’ battery life, all with just one click.

When you purchase Ovis by ForwardX, you get a product that’s constantly evolving with new and innovative features that enhance and excite the user experience, all through regular firmware updates.
 

- What is Ovis' Computer Vision Technology? -

Ovis’ Computer Vision technology is based on machine learning algorithms, allowing the computer to gain high-level understanding from digital images or videos, so that the computer can “see” as what the human's visual system can do. We have achieved the significant breakthrough in the following sub-domains: 

  • Facial Recognition: 99.1% precision on LFW in face recognition
  • Pose Estimation: rank 1st in the AI Pose Challenger Bi-weekly Match One
  • Multiple Object Tracking: 93% recall with a 2M model in multiple object detection
  • Re-identification: 94.4% precision of Re-identification on market-1501

- Ovis Has Self-Driving Technology Embedded -

Ovis is capable of sensing its environment and navigating without human input. Combining Computer Vision, Ovis’ advanced control system interpret camera and other sensory information to identify appropriate navigation paths when encounter obstacles.

  • Object Avoidance & Following: algorithm is based on deep reinforcement learning method, with a deviation precision of +/- 1cm.
  • Visual Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (V-SLAM): adopting 3D reconstruction techniques for building as well as visual matching and loop closure techniques for precise self-localization

 

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Where can we ship to?

We are offering Worldwide FREE SHIPPING for all of our backers. 

When can we start shipping?

We are expected to ship before Christmas in 2018. Orders will be shipped sequentially.

 

We share OEMs with Top Brand.

 

 

 

Founded in 2016 by former Oracle China Vice President, Nicolas Chee, ForwardX Robotics is backed by some of the most prominent VCs in China including CDH Investments, Eastern Bell Venture Capital, and Angel Around. ForwardX Robotics is driven by a mission of pushing the envelope to enhance the lives of people by heralding the next generation of AI robotics, ForwardX is founded by a team of top engineers and scientists who are passionate about developing cutting-edge robotic vision and self-driving technology. ForwardX Robotics is headquartered in Beijing, China, with our USA office in San Jose, California.

For more information about Ovis by ForwardX, visit http://www.forwardx.com.

 

- 1st Stretch Goal Achieved! -

 

Thanks to all of you! We have successfully achieved our 1st stretch goal! This means that all of our backers will get a FREE 4 PIECE INTERNATIONAL AC PLUG ADAPTER SET for Europe, UK, United States, and Australia. These plug adapters are compatible with outlets in more than 200 countries and regions so no matter where you fly to, you can always stay connected. 

 

 

- 2nd Stretch Goal Announced! -

 

We have been overwhelmed by the great passion of our backers. Thanks to all of your who helping us achieving our initial goal in such a short amount of time! 

Now we have extended our campaign, we’re excited to announce our 2nd stretch goal here - 

When we hit $1,200,000 raised, we’ll be giving all of our backers a FREE LAPTOP BAG that fits perfectly in Ovis. The laptop bag is designed to fit computers with both 13.3’’ and 15’’. They’ll come in three colors - as shown in the image below. Once the goal is achieved, we’ll send out a survey asking for your color preferences so we could ship it out along with your order near the end of November.

 

Make Ovis a Hit with Family & Friends

 

Having an Ovis following you autonomously is already eye-catching; but what if you have a lined of Ovis following while traveling in a group? Share our campaign & bring the scene into reality!

Contact Us

For Media Inquiries: media@forwardx.com

For General Support: support@forwardx.com

For Investment Opportunities: yaxin@forwardx.com

For Business Partnerships: partnerships@forwardx.com

Bring Your Ovis Home!

We want to make the world a better place through technological innovations and inventions. With the will of finding like-minded people who are passionate about technologies, we decided to launch our invention on Indiegogo. When tackling hard questions and solving problems, we want to hear your voices of support, so we know that our endeavors and hard efforts mean something to you. As a team with rich industrial experiences and fully-formed production capabilities, we are able to deliver the products to you on time.

Usage Information

Q:Are the wheels of Ovis omnidirectional wheels?

A:The front two wheels are omnidirectional wheels. Two rear wheels are only omnidirectional during manual mode; they become motor wheels when auto-following.

Q:What happens if Ovis runs out of battery?

A:The App will notify you when the battery level is at 20%. When Ovis runs out of battery, the rear wheels will switch to omnidirectional wheels mode and can be dragged just as a normal luggage.

Q:How will Ovis perform in crowded places?
A:Ovis utilizes computer vision technology to combine different sensors’ data, precisely following the owner and avoiding obstacles, even in crowded places. However, we do recommend switching to manual mode under extremely crowded scenarios.

Q:Can Ovis travel uphill/downhill?
A:Yes. Ovis is equipped with two precise and powerful motors, sustaining smooth travel on slopes up to an 8° gradient.

Q:What devices can I charge with Ovis?
A:Ovis can be used to charge your phone, tablet or other mobile devices.

Q:What is a TSA lock?
A:TSA Customs Lock is locks designed to be accessed by the US customs even if the owner is not present. It is required by US laws to have TSA approved locks on all luggage for emergency safety inspections.

Q:Is Ovis allowed on board an airplane?
A:Yes. The dimensions of Ovis (15 in*8.7 in* 21.6 in) is compatible with airline regulations for carry-ons; The removable 96 wh battery also meets IATA standards for carry-ons.

Q:What is the battery life?
A:When fully charged, the battery will last you two round trips ( Ovis drives itself for 20km per charge).

Q:Can Ovis follow me on both sides?
A:Ovis is able to follow you on your right side or rear side.

Q:On what surfaces can Ovis travel?
A:Ovis can walk on any surfaces, including grassland, tactile paving, etc.

Q:How to charge Ovis? How long does it need to be fully charged?
A:Ovis can be charged directly through the cable. You can also remove the battery to charge it separately. The battery can be fully charged in less than 4 hours.

Q:What happens if someone takes my Ovis?
A:Ovis comes with the SmartBand; when the distance between you and the suitcase becomes too large (>2m), the SmartBand alarm will notify you. Ovis is also equipped with a GPS tag gadget in which it can track Ovis anywhere on the globe through the App.

About the APP

Q:Where can I download the Ovis App?
A:The Ovis App can be downloaded from the App Store, Android store, and on our website.

Q:What are the system requirements for the Ovis App?
A:Any iOS or Android device that supports Bluetooth will be able to use the App to connect to Ovis and the SmartBand. 

Q:Will the App have version updates?
A:Yes. Regular version updates will be available, including software upgrades to Ovis.

Return and Warranty 

Q:How long is the return window?
A:Within 14 days of delivery. 

Q:Is warranty included with purchase?
A:Warranty is included up to one year for electronic components, and up to three years for mechanical components of Ovis.

Q:Is replacement service available?
A:  Replacement is available within 15 days of delivery.

Shipping

Q:When will Ovis ship?
A:We are expected to ship in Dec 2018.

Q:Which regions are available for shipping?
A:We are offering worldwide free shipping to all of our backers.

Q:What is the shipping time?
A:The shipping time depends on different carriers and different regions. We will notify you of the delivery time by email when we ship.

Q:Can you ship to P.O. Boxes?
A:No. We currently do not support shipping to P.O. Boxes.

Q: Change of address?    
A: If you need to update your shipping address, please contact our customer service team: support@forwardx.com.

Q:How can I check the status of my pre-order?   
A:  The ForwardX team will continuously update the Indiegogo campaign page and update every backer on the manufacture and shipping process. For more info, please contact support@forwardx.com.

Our privacy policy is available at https://www.forwardx.com/privacy

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Ovis Bundle
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Ovis Bundle

$439 USD $898 USD (51% off)
Upgrade your travel experience with the gps location tracker. Save more by pre-ordering the bundle. Sales tax not included. support@forwardx.com, your personal support email
Included Items
  • One Ovis
  • One GPS Location Tracker
  • Return w/i 14days aft delivery
  • Free International Shipping
  • 4 PIECE AC PLUG ADAPTER SET
  • One Laptop Bag
Estimated Shipping
December 2018
133 out of 200 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
ONE Ovis - Indiegogo Special

ONE Ovis - Indiegogo Special

$399 USD $799 USD (50% off)
Get one (1) Ovis for the Indiegogo Special of $399! Save $400 off the $799 retail price. Sales tax not included. support@forwardx.com, your personal support email
Included Items
  • One Ovis
  • Return w/i 14days aft delivery
  • Free International Shipping
  • 4 PIECE AC PLUG ADAPTER SET
  • One Laptop Bag
Estimated Shipping
December 2018
62 out of 100 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
Set of Two Ovis

Set of Two Ovis

$749 USD $1,598 USD (53% off)
Get a set of two (2) Ovis for the special pricing of $749! Save $849 off the $1598 retail price. Sales tax not included. support@forwardx.com, your personal support email
Included Items
  • One Ovis
  • One Ovis
  • Return w/i 14days aft delivery
  • Free International Shipping
  • 4 PIECE AC PLUG ADAPTER SET
  • One Laptop Bag
Estimated Shipping
December 2018
33 out of 100 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
Special Deal for Three

Special Deal for Three

$1,099 USD $2,397 USD (54% off)
Get a set of three (3) Ovis for the special pricing of $1099! Save $1298 off the $2397 retail price. Sales tax not included. support@forwardx.com, your personal support email
Included Items
  • One Ovis
  • One Ovis
  • One Ovis
  • Return w/i 14days aft delivery
  • Free International Shipping
  • 4 PIECE AC PLUG ADAPTER SET
  • One Laptop Bag
Estimated Shipping
December 2018
2 out of 30 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
Special Deal for Four

Special Deal for Four

$1,399 USD $3,196 USD (56% off)
Get a set of four (4) Ovis for the special pricing of $1399! Save $1797 off the $3196 retail price. Sales tax not included. support@forwardx.com, your personal support email
Included Items
  • One Ovis
  • One Ovis
  • One Ovis
  • One Ovis
  • Return w/i 14days aft delivery
  • Free International Shipping
  • 4 PIECE AC PLUG ADAPTER SET
  • One Laptop Bag
Estimated Shipping
December 2018
1 out of 30 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
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