Flexible workspace provider Regus has partnered with swiss think tank Rinspeed on the development of a self-driving concept car, the XchangE, that can turn into a fully functioning office on the road.
The car, to be displayed at the Geneva Motor Show in March. has two rotating front seats to swivel backwards, creating a mobile work and meeting space for four people.
Andre Sharpe, global product and business development director at Regus, explained: “Regus has long been committed to developing the Future of Work. Now this innovative car will change wasted time into productive time.
“People already work on the road, thanks to Regus. Now, with the XchangE, Regus’s third place network could encompass the car itself as well as the roadside. A consultant or sales rep could fit in 7-8 hours of productive work each day, using a driverless vehicle, Regus hubs on motorways, and our network of business centres. It’s another illustration of Regus’s commitment to leading the workplace revolution.”
Frank M. Rinderknecht, founder and CEO of Rinspeed Inc, said: “Autonomous cars no longer require drivers to watch the road, so there’s an opportunity to make more meaningful use of their time. Regus’s expertise in helping people work more productively and flexibly makes it the ideal partner for developing this new concept.”
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