# Self-Parking Chairs (DD-417)

> 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.

- Department: Tech
- First published: 2024-12-10
- Last updated: 2024-12-10
- Permalink: https://detailenjoyer.com/case/self-parking-chairs/
- Author: Marcus Easterling (DetailEnjoyer), The Detail Department

## On the timeline

- **2016**: Nissan shows the Intelligent Parking Chair

Full timeline: https://detailenjoyer.com/timeline/?case=self-parking-chairs

## Quick facts

- **DD-417-F01**: February 2016. _(Write-up · Exhibit A (Year))_
- **DD-417-F02**: A clap. _(Write-up · Exhibit B (Trigger))_

## Write-up

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

1. **Year**: February 2016.
2. **Trigger**: A clap.
3. **Cameras**: Four wall cameras.
4. **Inspiration**: Parking assist.
5. **Status**: A demonstration.

## Related case files

- [Vertical Parking (DD-755)](https://detailenjoyer.com/case/vertical-parking/): I linked more parking tech

## Reel vs. record

- **Note**: None needed.

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

- Duration: 26.2 s · Published: 2024-12-10
- File: https://detailenjoyer.com/assets/videos/DDbNrvzutTO.mp4

### Transcript

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!

## Questions & answers

**Q: Who made it?**  
A: Carmaker. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Year) · Wikipedia: Nissan)_

**Q: When?**  
A: February. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Trigger) · Wikipedia: Nissan)_

**Q: What triggers it?**  
A: Sound. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Cameras) · Wikipedia: Nissan)_

**Q: How many cameras?**  
A: Overhead view. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Inspiration) · Wikipedia: Nissan)_

**Q: What tech inspired it?**  
A: Cars. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Status) · Wikipedia: Nissan)_

## Sources

- [Wikipedia: Nissan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/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/