2024
Inflatable car seat for kids by Volvo
The radical rethink on child seats can even be inflated using your mobile phone via a Bluetooth connection.
Volvo says the new design is as safe — or safer — than a regular child seat, despite being filled with air, and is suitable for kids up to four years old. However, the innovation is still at least two years away from being available to the public.
The Swedish car-maker unveiled the inflatable technology to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its invention of the rear-facing child seat. A Volvo designer working at the company’s Los Angeles technology and styling studio said he came up with the idea after trying to lug a conventional child seat from car-to-car while on holidays.
“For many, travelling with young children is a challenge; any assistance to simplify the parents’ life with young children is a great thing.” Mr Abele said the inflatable seat would also assist grandparents and family members who need a child seat only occasionally.
The inflatable seat weighs just 5kg — half the weight of a regular infant car seat — and comes with its own carry bag.
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