Lexus to introduce new kinetic car-seat at Paris Auto Show.
#1
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Lexus to introduce new kinetic car-seat at Paris Auto Show.
Lexus will introduce not only a new UX concept in Paris later this month, but also an entirely new type of auto seat. Very interesting.
http://pressroom.lexus.com/releases/...motor-show.htm
Lexus Kinetic Seat Concept World Premiere at the 2016 Paris Motor Show
Revolutionary fiber net construction re-evaluates the principles of car seat occupancy
September 15, 2016
PARIS (Sept. 15, 2016) – Lexus today announced it will debut the Kinetic Seat Concept at the 2016 Paris Motor Show, as a standalone display. Other highlights of Lexus at the show will include the Lexus UX Concept car, the refreshed Lexus IS in European premiere, the new Lexus NX Sport Edition, and the brand’s new flagship coupe, the LC.
MOVABLE SEAT CUSHION AND BACK REST
In humans, the spine acts to stabilize the head. It allows the pelvis and chest to rotate in opposite directions, stabilizing movement of the head even while walking or jogging. In order to recreate this movement in car seats, the seat cushion and back rest were designed to move kinetically with occupant weight and external forces. Thus, simply sitting in the seat helps stabilize head movement caused by vehicle motion, keeping the field of vision steady. This reduces the burden on occupants, improving ease of driving and comfort.
SPIDER WEB-PATTERN NET SEATS
The seat frame “upholstery” comprises a spider web-pattern net with threads that spread out radially from the center of the back rest. The net is sufficiently flexible to closely fit body shape, dispersing the load to help make it possible to sit comfortably for prolonged periods. The center of the back rest is at shoulder blade height, which induces rotational movement of the chest around the seat's pivotal axis. This helps to stabilize the head and thus helps to ensure a high level of support. The seat has also been made slimmer, making the overall car lighter in weight.
SYNTHETIC SPIDER SILK
The threads at the back rest of the spider web-pattern construction are made from environmentally-conscious synthetic spider silk materials* instead of petroleum-derived materials. The main component of this material is protein, which is created through microbial fermentation, then spun and processed into a new material offering superior shock absorbance properties.
The Lexus Press Conference will take place on September 29 at 13:30 pm CEST at the Lexus stand in hall 4. Follow it in real time at http://livestream.com/LexusInternational
*QMONOSTM material developed by Spiber Inc.
http://pressroom.lexus.com/releases/...motor-show.htm
http://pressroom.lexus.com/releases/...motor-show.htm
Lexus Kinetic Seat Concept World Premiere at the 2016 Paris Motor Show
Revolutionary fiber net construction re-evaluates the principles of car seat occupancy
September 15, 2016
PARIS (Sept. 15, 2016) – Lexus today announced it will debut the Kinetic Seat Concept at the 2016 Paris Motor Show, as a standalone display. Other highlights of Lexus at the show will include the Lexus UX Concept car, the refreshed Lexus IS in European premiere, the new Lexus NX Sport Edition, and the brand’s new flagship coupe, the LC.
MOVABLE SEAT CUSHION AND BACK REST
In humans, the spine acts to stabilize the head. It allows the pelvis and chest to rotate in opposite directions, stabilizing movement of the head even while walking or jogging. In order to recreate this movement in car seats, the seat cushion and back rest were designed to move kinetically with occupant weight and external forces. Thus, simply sitting in the seat helps stabilize head movement caused by vehicle motion, keeping the field of vision steady. This reduces the burden on occupants, improving ease of driving and comfort.
SPIDER WEB-PATTERN NET SEATS
The seat frame “upholstery” comprises a spider web-pattern net with threads that spread out radially from the center of the back rest. The net is sufficiently flexible to closely fit body shape, dispersing the load to help make it possible to sit comfortably for prolonged periods. The center of the back rest is at shoulder blade height, which induces rotational movement of the chest around the seat's pivotal axis. This helps to stabilize the head and thus helps to ensure a high level of support. The seat has also been made slimmer, making the overall car lighter in weight.
SYNTHETIC SPIDER SILK
The threads at the back rest of the spider web-pattern construction are made from environmentally-conscious synthetic spider silk materials* instead of petroleum-derived materials. The main component of this material is protein, which is created through microbial fermentation, then spun and processed into a new material offering superior shock absorbance properties.
The Lexus Press Conference will take place on September 29 at 13:30 pm CEST at the Lexus stand in hall 4. Follow it in real time at http://livestream.com/LexusInternational
*QMONOSTM material developed by Spiber Inc.
http://pressroom.lexus.com/releases/...motor-show.htm
Last edited by mmarshall; 09-15-16 at 06:42 PM.
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This is what I'm sitting in right now. Love it. It actually half the price of the chair I had before it, and twice as comfortable. I even have a neck brace attachment on it. Wonder if Lexus would sell theirs for office use?
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I think the question in an actual vehicle application is aesthetics. I'm sure that seat is comfortable, but IMHO its hideous. Unless it can be covered in some sort of leather material thats attractive, I would pass.
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If it actually goes into production, one might (?) be able to get aftermarket seat covers for it.
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Hopefully this is just an exercise in seat design and not an example of what they envision their seats looking like in the future...my guess is that the former is true.
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Why would I want to do that? One reason I buy an expensive luxury car is because I want it to be beautiful and well made. If I wanted to slap seat covers on it to make it look the way I want it to look then I would spend a whole lot less money.
Hopefully this is just an exercise in seat design and not an example of what they envision their seats looking like in the future...my guess is that the former is true.
Hopefully this is just an exercise in seat design and not an example of what they envision their seats looking like in the future...my guess is that the former is true.
#13
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
My favorite Lexus seat has to be the 2013+ GS350 Luxury or GS450h with the 18-way power seats. Outstanding comfort IMO.
#14
I was just going to post i have this chair as well and it is by far my favorite office chair. Comfortable, airy and nice feeling.