# AI Office Furniture This Robotbase Standing Smart Desk has a Built In Voice-Controlled Assistant By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-05-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-desk References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2015/05/the-first-artificially-intelligent-desk-furniture.html) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/403524037/autonomous-desk-the-smartest-office-desk-yet-power) This adjustable smart desk transforms between a [sitting and standing desk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herman-miller-spout). 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dual-lift-desk), 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sekra) with a simple vocal command. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gesture Control Smart Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-smartdesk-levitate.md) - [Connected Schedule Smart Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-smartdesk-connect.md) - [App-Connected Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adjustable-smart-desk.md) - [Posture-Analyzing Desk Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-assistant.md) - [Wirelessly Adjustable Standing Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chakram-heightadjustable-standing-desk.md) - [Subtle Tech-Infused Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koble-tori-40.md) - [Ergonomic Standing Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergonomic-standing-desks.md) - [Tech-Packed Standing Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexispot-comhar-pro-q8.md) - [OLED Screen-Equipped Smart Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumina-desk.md)