<strong>Move seat:</strong> Airplane seating just potentially got much more exciting. This is the "Move" seat, a prototype design concept for the economy cabin that doesn't scrimp on style or substance.
Move seat: Airplane seating just potentially got much more exciting. This is the "Move" seat, a prototype design concept for the economy cabin that doesn't scrimp on style or substance.
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<strong>Short-haul style: </strong>British design company <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.proofpoint.com%2Fv2%2Furl%3Fu%3Dhttp-3A__layerdesign.com_%26d%3DDwMFaQ%26c%3DW8uiIUydLnv14aAum3Oieg%26r%3Df5yZA_VHMHM9cHZmlrgk3dqOCz8v6YXnTd4A-Yq8_B4%26m%3DTK4hhQXZY2W9Aa13b4zNOyMRoDRYdqLn7cqRXE5L9UQ%26s%3DEbZdD2QXuECkEwWV5MPEJ5tQQLDGJ4tdDlr1VyRNiXw%26e%3D" target="_blank" target="_blank">LAYER</a> has devised this airplane seat for use in Airbus economy cabins on short to mid-haul flights.
Short-haul style: British design company LAYER has devised this airplane seat for use in Airbus economy cabins on short to mid-haul flights.
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<strong>Smart seats:</strong> Each seat is made of fancy fiber that's connected to built-in smart sensors. Passengers will be able to control seat temperature, tension, pressure and movement.
Smart seats: Each seat is made of fancy fiber that's connected to built-in smart sensors. Passengers will be able to control seat temperature, tension, pressure and movement.
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<strong>High tech:</strong> It's all done via a connected app that can be downloaded onto a phone.
High tech: It's all done via a connected app that can be downloaded onto a phone.
<strong>Controlling the experience: </strong>The app also tells passengers when they should get up and stretch their legs -- or take a sip of water.
Controlling the experience: The app also tells passengers when they should get up and stretch their legs -- or take a sip of water.
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<strong>Pressure-sensitive:</strong> On the back of the seat, there's a special pocket for laptops or tablets. Pressure-sensitive fabric will detect if any device is accidentally left there.
Pressure-sensitive: On the back of the seat, there's a special pocket for laptops or tablets. Pressure-sensitive fabric will detect if any device is accidentally left there.
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<strong>No reclining:</strong> Each seat is in a fixed position. Comfort is achieved not by reclining, but by the occupant controlling the settings for their specific seat.
No reclining: Each seat is in a fixed position. Comfort is achieved not by reclining, but by the occupant controlling the settings for their specific seat.
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<strong>Creative collaboration:</strong> The seats were developed over a period of 18 months as part of of a creative partnership between LAYER and Airbus.
Creative collaboration: The seats were developed over a period of 18 months as part of of a creative partnership between LAYER and Airbus.
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<strong>Innovation across the board</strong>: "All too often, new concepts for flying are focused on innovation in business class," says LAYER founder Benjamin Hubert.
Innovation across the board: "All too often, new concepts for flying are focused on innovation in business class," says LAYER founder Benjamin Hubert.
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<strong>Adding value: </strong>"We were excited to take on this project with Airbus to find ways to improve and add value to the economy class experience -- for both the passenger and the airline," says Hubert.
Adding value: "We were excited to take on this project with Airbus to find ways to improve and add value to the economy class experience -- for both the passenger and the airline," says Hubert.
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