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August 20, 2015 09:23 pm GMT
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Ford patents a self-driving car that can turn into a living room
While autonomous cars look to a better, brighter future, Ford is looking to the past.
Ford has patented a concept for an autonomous car that can reconfigure its seats so the passengers in the front face those in the rear, just like a living room
The patent drawings detail a variety of seat styles that can be manipulated to allow a variety of seating positions. One features a bench that can fold so its either facing the front or rear, while another features front seats that tuck under the dashboard.
Ultimately, the goal of self-driving cars is to require nothing of the passengers, so seats that face the front of the car aren't necessary. They just set the destination and relax while the car handles all the dirty work. Read more...
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