British design company LAYER has devised a prototype seat, designed for use in Airbus economy cabins on short to mid-haul flights, that promises to deliver more comfort and add some fund and useful high tech features. These seats are thinner and lighter, which helps airlines save money on fuel as they cut down the weight of aircraft.
The concept seat is made of a fancy fiber that’s connected to built-in smart sensors. It allows passengers to manually control seat temperature, tension, pressure and movement, all via an app on their phone. There’s even a massage setting. The app will also have addition features. One of them will let passengers know when it’s time to get up and stretch their legs or take a sip of water.
On the back, there’s a special pocket for laptops or tablets that will use pressure-sensitive fabric to detect if an electronic device has been left inside.
It’s also easier to place laptops, tablets and phones on the tray.
While there’s a lot of features, these seats don’t recline. But LAYER claims that you can achieve comfort through the multiple setting in the app. Plus these seats are designed for short flights, so going to sleep is not really a primary concern.
More info at CNN.
