This adjustable smart desk transforms between a sitting and standing desk. It's also powered by artificial intelligence and is a work place-appropriate example of how the Internet of Things can be applied.
Currently seeking backers on crowdfunding platform Kickstarter, the Autonomous Desk by Robotbase is a world first, connected office furniture. Affordable and ergonomic, the smart desk also has a built in AI Siri-like assistant. The Autonomous Desk is customizable in terms of frame and finish and has fun features like a built in HD speaker, memory pad for height settings, wireless smartphone charging plus a USB charger. You can also talk to it with hands-free voice control, enabling you to create reminders, dim lights and even call an Uber with a simple vocal command.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- AI-enhanced Office Furniture
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop AI-powered office furniture that enhances productivity and provides personalized assistance to users.
- Internet of Things in Workplace
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate IoT technology into office furniture to create connected workspaces that optimize comfort, efficiency, and collaboration.
- Voice-controlled Smart Desks
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design smart desks with voice-controlled assistants to enhance user experience and enable seamless integration with other smart devices and services.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Furniture Manufacturing
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate AI and IoT technologies into furniture manufacturing processes to create innovative, customizable, and intelligent office furniture solutions.
- Smart Home Technology
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Extend smart home technology into the workplace by developing furniture that integrates with voice assistants and other smart devices, enhancing automation and connectivity.
- Workplace Productivity Solutions
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create comprehensive workplace productivity solutions by combining office furniture with AI-powered assistants, IoT connectivity, and advanced ergonomic features.
