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Chinese carmaker Seres patents voice-controlled "in-vehicle toilet" (www.bbc.com)

submitted 1 day ago by UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world

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The patent filing shows Seres' plans for an onboard toilet that slides out from the bottom of a passenger's seat with a push or through voice-activated commands.

The loo will come with a fan and exhaust pipe to channel odours out of the car, according to the filing on China's intellectual property administration seen by the BBC.

Waste is collected in a tank that has to be emptied manually. The toilet also features a rotating heating element that evaporates urine and dries other waste.

When not in use, the toilet is concealed beneath the seat, making full use of the space inside a car without requiring more room.

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[–] Zwuzelmaus@feddit.org 3 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

Ohh... these pictures in my head!!

[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

They've got concept art in the article.