Development of Seats for Autonomous Driving
First written in FY2018. 3 of 5 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2024: 1 of 7 companies on the "Worse" side.
1 other company's latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2026RestatedAnnual report
「Leveraging these strengths, the company will work on developing seats that meet the need for lower weight and improved ride comfort as vehicle electrification and autonomous driving advance.」
The company continues to develop seats offering lower weight and improved ride comfort for vehicle electrification and autonomous driving. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「The company will also work on developing seats that meet the need for lower weight and improved ride comfort resulting from autonomous driving.」
The company continues to develop seats offering lower weight, improved ride comfort and reduced motion sickness for autonomous driving. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「The company is also examining seat functions required for autonomous driving and developing proprietary products based on those functions.」
The company continues to develop seats addressing posture, operability, long-term comfort and motion sickness during autonomous driving. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「The company has developed quantitative evaluation metrics for motion sickness and improved how occupants are supported, focusing on the headrest shape. This has made it possible to reduce motion sickness by 50% compared with conventional seats. (The effect has been confirmed using prototypes.)」
For seats designed for autonomous driving, the company has developed quantitative evaluation metrics for motion sickness and occupant support methods, confirming a 50% reduction compared with conventional seats in prototype testing. - FY2018First statedAnnual report
「To prepare for expected future expansion of the autonomous vehicle market, the company is examining seat functions required during autonomous driving and developing proprietary products based on those functions.」
The company is developing seat functions for Level 3 and Level 4 autonomous driving, including rapid return to the driving position and reduced fatigue during prolonged sitting.