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AI is everywhere these days, and the humble baby stroller industry is no
exception. Canadian stroller maker Glüxkind is set to release the
world’s most advanced AI-powered baby stroller.
Originally unveiled at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the
Glüxkind Ella is a technological wonder compared to most other baby
strollers. Calling it a stroller sounds a bit unfair, considering that
it’s more of a high-tech many that can independently rock your baby to
sleep, assist the user on uphill and downhill slopes, and constantly
monitor surroundings via an array of sensors and cameras, among many
other impressive functions. It may look like a regular stroller at first
sight, but Ella is actually a small battery-powered vehicle powered by
artificial intelligence.
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The Glüxkind Ella offers adaptive push and break assistance, which
tackling uphill and downhill slopes a breeze, even when the stroller’s
bottom drawer is full of groceries. The stroller’s self-driving
capabilities allow it to travel without being steered, while the parent
or caretaker interacts with the baby. It uses a suite of onboard
360-degree sensors to detect and follow the sidewalk and avoid obstacles
while remaining within arm’s reach of the user by detecting the
proximity of their smartphone.
When the baby is inside, Ella can be put into Rock-My-Baby mode, gently
moving back and forth by itself. To help the baby fall asleep easier,
the stroller features a built-in white noise generator.
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A three-hour battery charge is reportedly enough for about six hours of
use. The Glüxkind Ella can be paired with Android and Apple smartphones
and can be monitored via GPS, so you can keep track of its whereabouts
at all times.
If the most advanced AI-powered stroller sounds like a dream come true,
you’ll only have to wait a few more months to own one. Well, you’ll also
need to put up a $200 down payment on one and be prepared to shell out
at least $3,800 for the base model. The Glüxkind Ella is set for an
April launch.
“With Glüxkind’s Ella, we aim to make parenting easier, starting with
the key piece of parenting equipment, the baby stroller. At Glüxkind, we
believe in empowering our families with safe, convenient, and seamless
products,” Glüxkind CEO Kevin Huang said.
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