VW builds gnarly office chair that moves up to 13mph with built-in infotainment

Volkswagen has created an office chair that can move up to 12.5 mph with a battery range of over 7 miles per charge. This is just a VW concept...chair designed as a clever PR and marketing tactic. Check out a short introduction:

The lights are inspired by VW ID models, so the chair is easily recognizable - and illuminates a dark hallway. After buckling up with a seatbelt, the passenger also can listen to music and activate a horn while operating the chair.

For office workers that spend hours every day in an uncomfortable chair, Volkswagen has "the chair" to help. Designed to help promote Volkswagen Utility Vehicles - the tricked-out chair includes reversing cameras and 360-degree sensor coverage, with information displayed on a built-in infotainment display.

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Full list of features for "the chair":

• Electric motor (12 km range)
• Comfortable seat with embroidered Volkswagen logo
• Seat heater and touch display
• Beautiful exterior in metallic paint
• Rear view camera and 360 degree sensor
• Loudspeakers and entertainment system with songs that give you the feeling of going on a trip
• Two-wheel drive (fortunately, we offer vans with four-wheel drive)
• 4'' rims in solid aluminum and pedals with steering
• LED lights, flashing lights and work party lights
• Horn and USB charger
• Removable, rechargeable battery
• Storage space of 0.005 m3 and trailer hitch

Remains to be seen if this will just be a one-of-a-kind marketing gimmick or a glimpse at a future generation of worker's comp/HR issues.

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It's fascinating to see tech-based innovation making its way outside of the auto market - a trend that will continue as vehicles adopt more software platforms.