In the 5G era, can auditorium chairs become part of smart venues?

As 5G, IoT, and AI technologies are gradually integrated into all aspects of our lives, the concept of smart venues is also quietly changing. It is no longer just a cool lighting system or a huge control platform, but a deep-level innovation starting from the "seat" itself. Auditorium chairs, the traditional resting point for the audience, are gradually evolving into a new entrance to smart venues.

1. Interactive upgrade: seats become the "second screen"

With the support of 5G networks, smart auditorium seats can be embedded with touch screens, wireless charging, AR guides and other functions. For example, some seats in the National Grand Theater are equipped with foldable screens, and the audience can view the performance introduction, real-time subtitles, and even switch the multi-camera live broadcast perspective through the seat screen. This "immersive viewing" experience allows the audience to change from passive acceptance to active participation.

2. Energy saving: from "all-day power consumption" to "on-demand energy supply"

The lighting and air conditioning of traditional venues are often globally controlled, resulting in energy waste. Smart auditorium seats can be managed by infrared sensing + 5G real-time backhaul to achieve zoning management: when no one is seated, the lights are automatically dimmed and the seat heating is turned off; after the audience is seated, the system only supplies energy to that area. After adopting this solution, a convention and exhibition center in Hangzhou saves more than 500,000 yuan in electricity bills annually.

3. Safety: From "passive response" to "active prevention and control"

In an emergency, smart auditorium seats can quickly link security systems through 5G networks. For example, when abnormal gatherings of audiences in a certain area (such as sudden illness or conflict) are detected, the seats will trigger an alarm and guide security personnel to arrive accurately. During the trial operation, a smart theater in Beijing shortened the emergency response time from 5 minutes to 30 seconds.

From infrastructure to information terminals, from passive services to active interactions, the 5G era is "reshaping" the value of a chair. And the real construction of smart venues starts with these seemingly small changes.