Mercedes-Benz and Britax create child car seat of the future

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Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a prototype child car seat that can monitor a child’s status and tighten its belts in the event of a crash. The seat, showcased in the Experimental Safety Vehicle (ESF) 2019, is connected to the car’s on-board networks and can access the vehicle’s safety sensors and software. It uses Pre-Safe technology to sense an inevitable crash and tighten the seat belts to protect the child. The seat also features a camera and diagnostic functions to ensure the child is properly restrained. While the prototype is expensive, Mercedes-Benz aims to eventually produce a more affordable version with similar features.

Brands mentioned: Tesla, Mercedes-Benz, Britax Roemer