Ford has invented a prototype bed that automatically rolls selfish sleepers back to their side of the mattress whenever they stray onto the other half.
Ford has invented a prototype bed that automatically rolls selfish sleepers back to their side of the mattress whenever they stray onto the other half. The new invention means you won't be woken by greedy space-hoggers in the night
The Lane-Keeping bed has pressure sensors which detect when a person moves
It then rolls them back onto their own side with an integrated conveyor belt
The smart bed is part of a project by the company to tackle every day problems
But, don't get excited because it is currently just a prototype and Ford have no current plans to put it on the market
The Lane-Keeping Bed was created as part of an exploratory project of the company's technology aimed at tackling everyday problems and remains a prototype, meaning there are not any current plans to put it to market
Lane-Keeping Assist in our cars can make driving easier and more comfortable,' added Anthony Ireson, Ford of Europe's marketing communication director.
'We thought that showing how similar thinking could be applied to a bed, would be a great way to highlight to drivers a technology that they might not previously have been aware of.'
Recent research by the AA estimated that up to 25 per cent of fatal car accidents are caused by drivers who have fallen asleep at the wheel, though the main reasons given for driving when tired were a long day at work, the general monotony of the journey, and because it was late at night.
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