Electrically operated chairs

We have been checking out some cars recently as we intend to buy a sports car for weekend use asap.

The model that we are interested comes with almost everything as standard and this, amongst other features, includes electric seats.

I bring this up because it is amazing how many cars now include power seat options. The vehicle that we are considering has 8 way electric adjustment of both seats and the seats are even heated.

Why then are such adjustments not included in home furniture.

Some living room suites have recline actions and extendable leg rests, but normally only to fixed positions and with no power assistance.

Dining chairs and have no movable parts and only ergonomic office chairs and chairs for the elderly that “rise and recline” have any motorisation. See http://www.orthopedicchair.net/ for examples of these.

It seems that in the home furnishing market an appreciation of orthopedic chairs and chairs with some level of angle, height and tilt adjustment is rare, if not unheard of!

This also becomes confusing as the cost of motors and remote control operation is now so low and affordable. Indeed, when you combine this with the increased awareness of spinal problems, care for the back, and generally looking after our posture, it would seem that there is a potential market out there.

I would guess that many people would happily pay for an electrically adjustable arm chair and that many would feel the same way about a “high use” office chair. So why are these products not widely available, particularly in the USA where “motorised everything” seems the norm.