It’s easy to imagine climbing into a car and adjusting the interior to suit your tastes. At MIT 's Self - Design Lab , researchers from MIT 's Advanced Design Center are working with engineers from BMW to develop complex – and controllable – inflatable objects that could be utilised in automobiles . Using 3D printing , the process is known as “ Liquid Printed Pneumatics " , and the product is made from 100 % liquid rubber , and are adaptable after they 've been printed . BMW is looking to use the technology with the concept of autonomous vehicles , creating modular interiors that can adapt to the various requirements of its passengers .
At MIT 's Self - Design Lab , researchers from MIT 's Advanced Design Center are working with engineers from BMW to develop complex – and controllable – inflatable objects that could be utilised in automobiles . Using 3D printing , the process is known as “ Liquid Printed Pneumatics " , and the product is made from 100 % liquid rubber , and are adaptable after they 've been printed . BMW is looking to use the technology with the concept of autonomous vehicles , creating modular interiors that can adapt to the various requirements of its passengers .