Recaro presents new tech available in latest sim seat

MANILA: Recaro North America showcased its new seating developments at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024.

As the market leader in premium automotive seating, Recaro provided CES attendees with an ultra-sensory experience that highlighted the range of its cutting-edge technologies.

“Recaro Automotive has a 60-year history of being the first in our industry with new product innovations. Our team has driven forward tirelessly, pushing the boundaries of automotive seating technology and innovation,” Recaro North America President and Chief Operating Officer Emil Kreycik stated.

One of the technologies presented was the Recaro Feeltech+ powered by Sensit. The technology, which was created in close collaboration with professional racecar drivers, uses 14 actuators in the padding of the seat bottom and seatback to give the player realistic tactile feedback by simulating the nuances of real-world tracks in various sim franchises. This gives users the ability to feel the road in the virtual environments and brings an exhilarating new level of realism to their sim sessions.

Among the Recaro seats that can support Feeltech+ insert pad technology are the Pro Sim Star, Profi SPG/SPG XL, and Pole Position.

CES visitors were able to experience Feeltech+ through a multi-capable race series Playseat Sim Chassis equipped with the Pro Sim Star 24H Le Mans Edition and powered by William Esports.

Recaro also showcased the Sport C with FeelTech+ seat insert pads with haptics powered by Sensit at this year’s CES.

Visitors were able to ride the Sport C alongside the driver in the Pro Sim Star and experience the same sensations as the racecar driver. 

“We are extremely excited about the cooperation with Recaro. Our constant goal is to merge technology and gaming in a way that not only creates a unique experience but also a tactical advantage. With the Haptic Sport C Seat and Pro Sim Racing Seat, we've succeeded,” Sensit Chief Executive Officer Benjamin Heese said.

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