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Increasing consumer demand for advanced comfort and safety features of the vehicle is one of the factors driving the growth of the automotive zero gravity seats market. The NASA-developed technology puts less pressure on the spine and improves blood flow during long drives, improving comfort for drivers and passengers alike.
First found in luxury segments of vehicles, zero-gravity seats are now finding their foray into the mid-range and premium categories, driven by technology advances such as AI integration, biometric sensors, and bespoke settings that help personalize use according to a plethora of different users.
This market development is further driven by the growing demand for electric and autonomous vehicles, which come with new opportunities for innovative seat designs to crash space in the cabin while optimizing comfort with changing mobility trends.
Given the existing challenges regarding cost and regulatory requirements, automotive players take up sizable investments in research and development to cater to the increasing consumer expectations of sophisticated seating solutions that offer a perfect mix of luxury, functionality, and safety in present-day cars.
Zero gravity seats in cars are advanced seating systems developed to emulate the body posture of astronauts in space, wherein no considerable amount of strain rests on their bodies due to their weightlessness. It was derived from NASA research into making highly ergonomically correct chairs that, if possible, reduce the gravitational force acting on the human body.
These seats are engineered to tip back a little and have leg-lifts raise the legs above the level of the heart so that body weight is put equally on the seat surface. Having a posture accomplishes several things relieves pressure from the spine and musculature, improves blood flow, and reduces fatigue after sitting for long hours.
The resultant effect usually gives occupants much better comfort and support during seat use, which becomes very helpful and necessary during long journeys or vehicle usage where occupants may spend considerable amounts of time seated.
The Global Automotive Zero Gravity Seats Market was valued at $XX Billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $XX Billion by 2030, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of XX% from 2024 to 2030.
Advanced Materials: Increasingly, lightweight, yet durable materials like carbon fiber, aluminum alloys, and advanced composites are being used by manufacturers in making lightweight seats that are strong, yet lightweight, to reduce overall vehicle mass for enhanced fuel efficiency.
Biometric Sensing: Embedding biometric sensors into seats to track health metrics of drivers and passengers, such as heart rate and stress levels, during a journey for fatigue detection. These data are used to automatically adjust seat settings for the best possible comfort and alertness.
Smart Fabrics and Textiles: Development of smart fabrics that, by embedding sensors and actuators, can adjust seat temperature and provide massage functionalities while adapting to the body shape of the occupant for optimal support.
Zero Gravity Inspired Car Seat
Nissan came up with a new revolution in automobiles, the Zero Gravity Inspired Car Seat, to fight the fatigue of the driver or passengers during a long drive. The innovation was developed in collaboration with Yamazaki Laboratory from Keio University and has now succeeded in reproducing the “neutral posture” seen in weightless environments, not felt by humans while on earth, for comfort at hips and back with perfect support. By applying ergonomic analysis and musculoskeletal modeling, Nissan designed the seat to reduce the pressure on muscles and the spine to ensure long-lasting comfort. This development changed the seat structure radically, providing drivers and passengers with a pleasant and less-tired driving time.
Zero Gravity Seat
Yanfeng presented its innovation known as the Zero Gravity Seat, which it asserted is state-of-the-art seating technology production-ready. Being an expert in interior, safety, electronics, and seating, Yanfeng developed an ergonomic design concentrating on passenger comfort and relaxation. This seat allows passengers to recline up to an angle of 126° by just a touch, giving a weightless feeling similar to Zero Gravity. Associated safety in all positions by an integrated seat belt complemented Yanfeng’s full passive safety systems. It has designed seats for numerous types of vehicles, from spacious passenger cars to SUVs, vans, and even autonomous ride-sharing vehicles. Zero Gravity Seat was testimony to Yanfeng’s commitment to helping the automakers meet demands by providing advanced seating solutions tailored to enhancing the user experience and safety.
State-of-the-art automotive safety technologies
Great Wall Motor (GWM) and Autoliv China, a division of Autoliv, Inc. announced cooperation in state-of-the-art automotive safety technologies. Such cooperation would offer new solutions dripping with innovation, including an overhead passenger airbag activated from the roof of the car to increase interior space. Similarly, they worked on an integrated safety solution consisting of zero-gravity seats made only for self-driven cars. GWM owns Great Wall, Haval, WEY, TANK, and POER. In the same manner, Autoliv China was focused on sustainability and produced in an eco-friendly manner that resulted in environmentally friendly solutions. Their collaborative effort developed new products with new sustainable materials, such as bio-PET for airbag cushions and bio-leather for steering wheel wrapping. This clearly shows concerted efforts to enhance safety and the environment of the automotive sector through the adoption of the latest technologies and the use of eco-friendly materials.