The Ultimate Gaming & Gadget Chair - 3D concept design animation - The Gadget Show

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE GADGET CHAIR HERE: http://www.jamiemartindesign.co.uk/Gadget_Chair.html

A short 3D animation of a 'Gaming/Gadget Chair' concept design I did for the Channel 5 TV programme "The Gadget Show".

Here's a full description:
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The ultimate Gadget Chair is a totally immersive, escapist, entertainment experience. Incorporating the latest technology, the G-Shell provides everything for the users entertainment needs. With features including in-built games consoles, computer, TV/PVR, video/music playback, heater/cooling, mood lighting and back massager, what more could you need?

Fundamental to the G-Shells design is comfort and ergonomics. A supportive leather upholstered chair forms the basis to the G-Shell experience. Housed underneath the red exterior lies a wealth of technology, including heating elements, miniature cooling fans, adjustable lumbar support (controlled via the computer GUI) and a soothing back massager.

The main function of the G-Shell is to create an immersive experience; to place you in a zone far away from the outside world. This is achieved through a number of technological features:

Entertainment - Housed underneath the chair is the technology behind the G-Shell experience. It contains all three next-gen consoles, plus a Wi-Fi Mac/PC system doubling as the chairs control centre. In addition to this are 2 HD Digital TV tuners, providing a 1TB high capacity PVR.

Visuals - An electronically adjustable 16:9 OLED screen is positioned in front of the user, hinged on the underside of the main frame. The screen acts as the interface for your entertainment experience. It is also used as your viewing platform for movies, music, gaming, and internet access. To enhance the video and gaming experience, a number of multi-coloured LED lights are situation underneath the G-Shell, projecting different tones across your surrounding environment according to screen colours. It will provide the illusion that you are truly there!

Audio - Multiple directional illuminated speakers are located either side of the user, front and back, as well as above. Combined with a large sub-woofer mounted directly below and behind the user, the audio experience of the G-Shell is second to none, transporting you directly into the middle of your entertainment experience. Virtual explosions have never felt so realistic!

Controls - Housed under a lid in the chair cushion is a trough for storing your computer and gaming controllers (keyboard/trackpad combo, Xbox & PS3 controllers and Wiimote). In addition to this, the G-Shell features an automatically retracting gaming wheel/joystick, which can also be used as a mounting point for your keyboard. Controlled via the on-screen GUI, the gaming-wheel can be activated, where it elegantly rotates up out of its hidden position (between the users legs!) into a comfortable position of their choice. The specific reach/rake of the device can be manipulated using the G-Shell control centre. The gaming wheel is suitable for both car and flight simulator experiences. In conjunction with the gaming wheel/joystick are foot pedals that are also usable by both car and flight simulators, and can be retracted if required.

Motion - One of the key unique features of the G-Shell is its ceiling-mounted motion technology. This allows for vertical and rotational movement, powered by hydraulic pistons. This motion can be enabled for activities such as enhancing the in-game experience or during movie playback. With car racing games, for example, you are suddenly thrown into the middle of the action. All the virtual bumps and crashes are reproduced through the G-Shells motion technology, converted into a dynamic reality! A left/right limited rotational motion (limited for safety reasons) also enhances your turns through the corners, as well as a forward/backward tilting ability, and can provide a
completely new experience in flight simulators! Youll never want to leave your home again!

The ultimate immersive, escapist, entertainment experience!
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Modelled and animated in Maxon Cinema 4D. Graphic tag animations created in Adobe Flash. Edited in Final Cut Pro.

Music by Michael Jackson & Eddie Murphy (copyright Motown).

By Jamie Martin

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[thekidzcorner]

What animation software did you use

[jamiefmartin]

Maxon Cinema 4D.

[niklas1723]

The steering wheel would cut your legs of ;) But cool chair !!

[jamiefmartin]

Sensors on the folding wheel would detect for different shapes and sizes of people, to avoid leg-chopping :)

[mquiroz90]

Can that happen in a future

[MadShepard]

fail, chair's to narrow, and shallow, only one monitor? and it's a small one, no thanks, i'll keep my 3 36" led monitor set up. Not to mention only one possible seating position? some gamer's like to shift positions once in a while and some like to *gasp* cross their legs! and where the hell is the attached refrigerator?!? *sigh*

[LuckyTuga13]

That wouldnt be effective because it isnt adjustable enough, and also it isn't portable enough.

[samcoad]

make hugs not chairs

[DigitalEuan]

Nice - very realistic 3D work.

Thanks!

[Theultimatebohab420]

that would be cool if it wasn't $5000

[Hedspaced]

Also I'd like it to be used for editing, surfing the web, and other computer related things...but who am I to make requests, lol.

[Hedspaced]

Very cool, but it would have to be adjustable for small people like me and also very cushiony because my gaming chair makes my back hurt after a short while.

[Zionikk]

Make it in real life :)

[Dylanjraub]

There's only one problem: it's not shaped for fat, lazy people.