The idea of park chairs equipped with built-in chromatographs might sound like something from a sci-fi movie, but advancements in smart furniture technology are making such innovations increasingly plausible. Chromatographs, typically used in laboratories to separate and analyze chemical compounds, aren’t commonly found in outdoor settings—yet. However, as cities embrace smart infrastructure, the concept of integrating analytical tools into public furniture isn’t entirely far-fetched.

Currently, most high-tech park benches focus on features like solar charging, Wi-Fi hotspots, or environmental sensors (e.g., air quality monitors). Chromatograph-equipped chairs would be a niche addition, potentially serving scientific research or educational purposes in parks near universities or ecological reserves. While no mainstream examples exist today, prototypes or custom designs could emerge as demand for multifunctional public furniture grows.

For now, park-goers will have to settle for benches with more conventional tech—but the future of smart parks might just include chromatograph-enabled seating for the scientifically curious.