The inflatable panels are filled with pressurized gas and are meant to provide soft initial contact in an impact.
The bumper can then be retracted using a spring mechanism.
Meanwhile, a flexible hinge keeps the bumper cover attached to the car.
Look at that sexy extended bumper.Image:USPTO
https://gizmodo.com/freshly-published-patent-keeps-the-dream-of-an-apple-se-1835157612
Why, in Steve Jobs name, would Apple want retractable bumpers?
Design is one reason.
There are some practical uses, too.
For example, parking.
Other recent reports allege Apple is also buildinglarge driving roomsto test self-driving cars.
Maybebut also maybe not.
So yes, its likely Apple is still working on car tech.
As for what form it takes, well just have to wait and see.
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