Live OS, a new collection from furniture brand Herman Miller, is looking to transfer technology from one arena to another. For all the excitement around connected homes, little has been done to bring the same technology to the second place where people spend most of their time: the office. Live OS applies IFTTT and connected devices to office furniture, giving employees a more personalized work environment and letting employers understand how their spaces are used.
Live OS essentially consists of an app and software platform, sets of sensors, and sit-to-stand electronic desks. The sensors come stock with the Herman Miller desks, and they can also be retrofitted onto any desk or furniture currently in the workspace. On stationary desks, the sensors track when employees are using the space, and with the adjustable desks, the sensors can automatically set the desk to that specific worker's preferred sitting or standing height.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Connected Office Furniture
- Opportunity to bring IoT technology into the workplace, providing a personalized and data-driven work environment.
- Activity Tracking
- Innovative solutions that track employee activity and optimize workspace usage.
- Data-driven Insights
- Utilizing data analytics to understand how office spaces are used and make informed decisions about workspace design and layout.
Where This Applies
- Office Furniture
- The furniture industry has the opportunity to integrate technology into their products and create connected office furniture.
- Internet of Things (iot)
- The growing IoT industry can expand its application to workplace environments and develop solutions for activity tracking and space utilization.
- Data Analytics
- Utilizing data analytics in the commercial real estate industry to gain insights on workspace usage and make data-driven decisions for office design and layout.
