MIT's 3D-printed inflatables could shape the interiors of the car of future

Car interiors could morph into different configurations at the flick of a switch, using 3D-printed inflatable structures developed by researchers at the MIT. The Self-Assembly Lab at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) worked with BMW on the project, called Liquid Printed Pneumatics. The German auto brand wanted to see how the lab's experimental engineering techniques could help it realise some of the shapeshifting features imagined in its futuristic concept cars. The result is a stretchy, inflatable silicone prototype that can take on a number of different shapes depending on the level of air pressure inside. Self-Assembly Lab Team: Bjorn Sparrman, Shokofeh Darbari, Rami Rustom, Maggie Hughes, Schendy Kernizan, Jared Laucks, Skylar Tibbits BMW Team: Sophie Richter, Akos Stegmar Commissioned by the Victoria & Albert Museum, London Music by Lullatone Read more on Dezeen: https://www.dezeen.com/?p=1215609 WATCH NEXT: Foster + Partners completes BBC headquarters in Cardiff    • Foster + Partners completes BBC headquarte...   Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest architecture and design movies: http://bit.ly/1tcULvh Like Dezeen on Facebook:   / dezeen   Follow Dezeen on Twitter:   / dezeen   Follow us on Instagram:   / dezeen   Check out our Pinterest:   / dezeen