Robotic technology has come a long way from being something zany found only in science fiction novels to something that has become a part and parcel of everyday life. Now, the technology seems to have entered the sphere of office furniture and combines ergonomic science with good old robotic technology. The Oki Electric Industry Co Ltd has developed the ‘Leopard’ in collaboration with Okamura Corp. The Leopard is a concept chair that works on robotic technology wherein the seat area is analogous to a robot’s lap.
The developer’s claim that the experience of sitting on this chair is akin to being held in someone’s arms. The seating surface moves along with the occupant and makes the occupant believe he is being held comfortably. The Robot Leg technology, which is being used in this chair, has been created based on human hip bones, muscle and other bone structures which would behave as naturally as human bones and muscles would.
The Leopard is mounted on springs and can even jump, if the occupant desires so. The product is still being developed and a commercial launch can be expected in May 2009. However, the present chair can only accommodate a person who weighs between 55 and 60 kilos.
Via: Techon
The developer’s claim that the experience of sitting on this chair is akin to being held in someone’s arms. The seating surface moves along with the occupant and makes the occupant believe he is being held comfortably. The Robot Leg technology, which is being used in this chair, has been created based on human hip bones, muscle and other bone structures which would behave as naturally as human bones and muscles would.
The Leopard is mounted on springs and can even jump, if the occupant desires so. The product is still being developed and a commercial launch can be expected in May 2009. However, the present chair can only accommodate a person who weighs between 55 and 60 kilos.
Via: Techon
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