2026 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

SCS

Entrant

Adient (Chongqing) Automotive Components Co., Ltd.

Category

Product Design - New Category: Automotive Accessories

Client's Name

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Country / Region

China

About The Entry

The SCS is dedicated to redefining and evolving travel spaces.

The seat is designed around the natural posture of the human spine. Its zero-gravity recline creates a floating sensation that reduces muscle tension and fatigue. Cameras and pressure sensors analyze each passenger's physique to adaptively adjust the seat track, backrest, shoulders, and headrest.

SCS introduces a mechanical deep-tissue massage system to automotive seating for the first time, delivering a stronger and more precise relaxation experience. Based on human biomechanics, the massage heads contour closely to the natural curvature of the lumbar area and offer multiple modes—such as kneading, scraping, and acupressure—to address different types of fatigue. When not in use, the massage units automatically retract into the seatback, maintaining a clean, seamless surface and ensuring safety during travel. Unlike traditional pneumatic massage systems that often feel weak or ineffective, the mechanical structure provides authentic, targeted relief with better control over force and rhythm. Whether on long-distance drives or short trips, SCS effectively alleviates fatigue and offers passengers a noticeably more comfortable and enjoyable journey.

From Smart Welcome to Assisted Driving, Autonomous Sleep, Entertainment, and Exit Mode, SCS creates a seamless flow of experiences throughout the journey. Lighting, acoustics, climate, and posture shift harmoniously to match each scene, turning the cabin into a versatile ecosystem for work, relaxation, or leisure.

The driver's zero-gravity seat, paired with the front passenger seat that can be flattened into a bed with one touch, meets the needs of various scenarios such as long-distance driving and rest, daily commuting and waiting, midday naps, entertainment and movie watching, and outdoor camping. It creates a truly all-scenario intelligent cockpit and provides users with more diversified travel experiences.

The SCS adopts recyclable materials, breathable foams, and a modular architecture to ensure long-term durability and flexible upgradeability. Massage modules, sensing systems, and other components can be independently replaced or updated, extending the product lifecycle while reducing environmental impact. This approach elevates the cabin from functional innovation to emotional connection, embodying the future direction of intelligent interiors—technology that understands, responds to, and protects its users.

Credits

Guo Wenyu
Yang Diegen
Li Qianwen
Tan Zujin
Carlos Gonzalez
Chen Guiqin
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