Criteria
Tests to determine reclining ranges that provide both comfort and safe vehicle operation were performed at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. These tests included subjects of varying heights and preferred seating positions. The results concluded that a seat could recline 10 degrees from the subject's "home" position before any difficulty reaching the steering wheel or pedals or viewing the rear/side view mirrors occurred. Our algorithm never moves more than one degree from the driver's home position.

Safe and Simple
Safety was our utmost concern during the development of the Comfort Motion Technologies Multiple Seat Position Software, especially within the Concept Initiation Phase. Our focus on safety and ease of operation are two important factors in ensuring our commercial success.

Seating Position and Posture
Prior to the Rose Hulman Institute of Technology testing (which included 144 subjects), Comfort Motion Technologies also conducted additional research to establish "correct seating posture" and "safe seating positions." Industry resources including NRMA Insurance and Advanced Motorist Drive Magazine were utilized; their guidelines for both correct posture and safe seating were always considered throughout our study.

Forward Vision
Rose-Hulman data concluded that at no time during the seat motion cycle was the driver's forward vision compromised in relationship to the "home" stationary position.

Pedals Location
Rose-Hulman data concluded that the driver's relationship to the accelerator, brake, and clutch pedals is not compromised during the entire seat motion cycle.

Seat Belt Safety
Rose-Hulman data concluded that the driver maintains the same degree of safety in relationship to the seat belts throughout the entire seat motion cycle.

Braking Pause Mode
CMT's patented software automatically pauses its cycle during braking and automatically resumes operation following a brief delay.