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Self-Parking Chairs

Short answer: In February 2016, Nissan showed the Intelligent Parking Chair, an office chair that rolls itself back to its place at a table when someone claps. Based on its cars' parking-assist technology, the system used four cameras on the walls to track each chair from above and steer motorized wheels.

It was a promotional demonstration rather than a product. The footage shows the chairs returning to a conference table.

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What should you know about Self-Parking Chairs?

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  1. February 2016.

    DD-417-F01 · Write-up · Exhibit A (Year)

  2. A clap.

    DD-417-F02 · Write-up · Exhibit B (Trigger)

Video transcript: Self-Parking Chairs: In 2016, Nissan Built Office Chairs That Park Themselves

Did you know, in February 2016, Nissan introduced the intelligent parking chair, an innovative office chair that autonomously returns to its designated position with a simple clap. Inspired by Nissan's intelligent parking assist technology used in vehicles, the chair is equipped with a 360-degree motorized roller system and communicates with a network of four motion-detecting cameras mounted on the room's walls. These cameras generate a bird's-eye view and wirelessly transmit the chair's current location and intended destination. NOW YOU KNOW!

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The write-up

In 2016, Nissan built office chairs that park themselves. A clap sends them back to the table.

  1. Exhibit A

    Year

    February 2016.

  2. Exhibit B

    Trigger

    A clap.

  3. Exhibit C

    Cameras

    Four wall cameras.

  4. Exhibit D

    Inspiration

    Parking assist.

  5. Exhibit E

    Status

    A demonstration.

Questions people ask about Self-Parking Chairs

Who made it?

Carmaker.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Year) · Wikipedia: Nissan

When?

February.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Trigger) · Wikipedia: Nissan

What triggers it?

Sound.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Cameras) · Wikipedia: Nissan

How many cameras?

Overhead view.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Inspiration) · Wikipedia: Nissan

What tech inspired it?

Cars.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Status) · Wikipedia: Nissan

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  1. Who made it?

    1. Nissan
    2. Ikea
    3. Apple
    4. Tesla
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    Answer: A. Nissan Carmaker. Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Year) · Wikipedia: Nissan

  2. When?

    1. 2016
    2. 2006
    3. 2022
    4. 1999
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    Answer: A. 2016 February. Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Trigger) · Wikipedia: Nissan

  3. What triggers it?

    1. A clap
    2. A whistle
    3. An app only
    4. A key
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    Answer: A. A clap Sound. Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Cameras) · Wikipedia: Nissan

  4. How many cameras?

    1. Four
    2. One
    3. Ten
    4. None
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    Answer: A. Four Overhead view. Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Inspiration) · Wikipedia: Nissan

  5. What tech inspired it?

    1. Parking assist
    2. Cruise control
    3. Airbags
    4. GPS only
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    Answer: A. Parking assist Cars. Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Status) · Wikipedia: Nissan

Cite this case file

Easterling, Marcus. "Self-Parking Chairs." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-417, last updated Dec 10, 2024. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/self-parking-chairs/

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