Bemused reader James sent us this cute pic of a baby strapped to a suitcase.

He says: I know that seats on airplanes are getting more and more expensive, but surely there is another way?

James has come to the right place. There is another way, and his name is Fido.

Fido Luggage uses wireless signals, voice recognition, laser sensors and an internal battery to follow you around the airport, just like your real dog would, if only you were allowed to take your dog on the plane (unless you are blind, in which case you actually can take your dog on the plane with you, you lucky bastard).

Actually, robotic 'smart luggage' doesn’t deal with the problem of expensive seats on planes at all, but if you can afford a robot suitcase then you can probably afford your own plane anyway. Or a babysitter.

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