Carlo Ratti’s sofa system in collaboration with Vitra generates infinite arrangements and will be presented at Milan design week 2016.
International design firm Carlo Ratti associate, in collaboration with Vitra, have developed ‘lift-bit’, a fully internet-connected sofa. ‘lift-bit’ is on show at Milan’s XXI Triennale, titled ‘21st century. design after design’, within the ‘stanze. Altre filosofie dell’abitare’ (rooms. novel living concepts) exhibition curated by Beppe Finessi and produced by the Salone del mobile. Milano from April 2 until September 12, 2016. this modular, electronically reconfigurable furniture system allows it to seamlessly transform into a chair, a lounge room, a bed, and a multitude of other configurations. the prototype system is composed of a series of single, upholstered stools. each is motorized using actuators, allow it to be raised or lowered in just a few seconds.
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The whole system can be controlled in person, just by hovering a hand in the air over the seat, or through a companion mobile app. The app features both a series of predetermined 3D shapes and a tool to create new combinations.
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