alt Hacker NewsThe Bose Magic Carpet was the original version of all of these powered suspension cars 20 years ago.
> It can sense and jump potholes.
The Bose system’s most famous demo was sensing and jumping over speed bumps.
> That's not just adjustable damping; that's a fully powered suspension.
Right, but it appears the company who bought the Bose Magic Carpet portfolio isn’t doing what the original demo did 20 years ago, they’re just using the name.
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brudgers • today at 7:22 AM
Yes, this seems significantly more about the IP than a technology breakthrough…more TikTok than 60 Minutes.
> The Bose Magic Carpet was the original version of all of these powered suspension cars 20 years ago.
No, the Citroen Activa active suspension was in production from 1996.