T-CORE – Adaptive Comfort, Redefined

At the core of the project is the exploration of polymer-based additive manufacturing, with a specific focus on TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane). This approach enables the creation of highly responsive and flexible structures, allowing extremely precise control over geometry, density, and elasticity, resulting in a seat capable of dynamically adapting to the human body.


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A distinctive feature of T-CORE is the integration of pressure mapping into the design process. The analysis of the interaction between body and seat, across different usage conditions, led to the development of three dedicated configurations: Comfort, Relax, and Sport. Each is defined by a targeted material distribution and specific structural calibration, designed to support different postures and performance needs.

The seat geometry is the result of in-depth ergonomic research conducted in Japan, where postural behavior has been precisely analyzed. Decades of experience have contributed to this process, giving rise to a form that may appear simple but is in fact highly sophisticated and rooted in consolidated expertise. T-CORE is not merely a seat, but an advanced interface between user and machine. It is designed to optimize ergonomics, reduce pressure points, and deliver an enhanced seating experience.


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Compared to its predecessor S-CORE, T-CORE represents a significant advancement through a series of targeted improvements. Performance is optimized thanks to more advanced lattice structures, while materials ensure greater durability and resilience over time. The system also offers high adaptability, making it suitable for different body types and a variety of usage contexts, all within a design focused on promoting an ideal seating posture.


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Presented by Toyota Boshoku during the Fuorisalone at the Milan Design Week, T-CORE represents an ideal intersection of design, engineering, and digital manufacturing. The project embodies a vision in which seating becomes intelligent, lightweight, and sustainable, opening new perspectives for the future of mobility interiors (automotive and beyond). During the design phase, TB collaborated with NTT DATA and Supermateria. All cushions were printed by Treddy.

T-CORE is not just an evolution, but a profound transformation in the way comfort is conceived and designed.