Swedish automotive manufacturer Volvo Group has designed a lightweight and inflatable rearward-faced Volvo Group using groundbreaking technology.
Swedish automotive manufacturer Volvo Group has designed a lightweight and inflatable rearward-faced child seat concept using groundbreaking technology.
The company noted that the seat is safe, easy to pack and carry and will enable parents to use it in many situations not practical with the seats on the market today.
Lawrence Abele, design manager at the Volvo Monitoring and Concept Center in Los Angeles, is the designer behind the new seat.
Lawrence Abele said, "For me child safety is always the number one priority and when we lived abroad with two toddlers we had to haul bulky child seats through airports and then into taxis.
"For many, traveling with young children is a challenge; any assistance to simplify the parents' life with young children is a great thing," Abele said.
The seat has an innovative pump system that is silent and efficient in its construction. It inflates in less than 40 seconds and deflates with an integrated pump. The total weight of the seat is less than 5kg, which is about half the weight of a contemporary seat.
Additionally, the seat is online via Bluetooth accommodating a wide range of features, including remote controlled inflation. It fits into a weekend bag together with other necessities.
The seat features drop-stitch fabric, which is very strong when inflated as it can be brought to a very high internal pressure.
The Inflatable Child Seat Concept faces the rear of the car, enhancing the safety for children.
Lawrence said, "Actually, it would be better for all of us to travel facing the rear but given how cars are designed nowadays it's not feasible. Young children, however, can and should travel facing the rear of the car as long as possible."