Project E01 – Intellidesk

The Future of Healthy Working

Intellidesk is a smart ergonomic desk that merges technology and design to promote better desk usage. Providing both convenience and actionable feedback about the user’s desk usage habits, on top of being ergonomic and visually aesthetic, Intellidesk pioneers the next generation of smart workstations.

Introducing Project E01 – Intellidesk

Recognising the significance of deskspace in our daily routines, a survey with over 130 respondents was conducted which highlighted prevalent issues like body aches, desk clutter, and inadequate cable management affecting productivity and mental well-being. Our motivation is to foster better desk usage habits through nudging, decluttering, and leveraging gamification to influence user behaviour positively by designing a next-generation smart desk – Intellidesk.

Team members

Zenton Yam Jing Yao (DAI), Nicodemus Yim Wai Tuck (EPD), Lai Pin Nean (DAI), Fatima Co Pepito (ASD), Eunice Kwok Xiu Yi (EPD), Fu Xiongwei (EPD), Matthew Christopher Pohadi (CSD)

Instructors:

Yang Hui Ying

Writing Instructors:

Tay Zi Dong Patrick

PROBLEMS WITH OUR DESK ENVIRONMENT

We asked 130 people about the problems they faced with their current desks.

Here’s the top 3:

Body Pains

63%

Due to improper sitting and standing positions for an extended period, many people experience body pains at their current work desks.

Space Constraints

56%

Desk clutter, work documents and charging wires accumulate over time, leaving users with little space to play around.

Wire Clutter

37%

As we become more tech-dependent, we use more charging and connection wires. There is often a lack of wire management solutions such as a dedicated storage area and main power sockets.

THE PROBLEM

How might we address the increasing prevalence of physical discomfort and mental exhaustion from extended periods of desk use?

Introducing,

The Future of Healthy Working.

PROTECT YOUR POSTURE

Say goodbye to discomfort. Whether standing or sitting, get to know more about your desk habits and adopt healthy posture with our advanced tracker, personalized tips and customizable reminders, all in one app.

DECLUTTER YOUR WORKSPACE

Maximize your efficiency. With wireless charging capabilities, smart cable tray design and integrated power supply, you can focus on what matters the most.

PERSONALIZE TO YOUR STYLE

Customize your desk, however you want it. Explore limitless possibilities with our accessories pool, sizing options and material choices.

BASELINE DESK FEATURES

After analyzing dozens of smart desks in the market, we’ve retained the best features for a comfortable, conducive and clutter-free experience.

UNIQUE DESK FEATURES

We heard you. That’s why we’re dedicated to promoting healthy desk habits by tracking desk usage, cleaning up desk clutter & changing user behavior through gamification.

SMART WIRELESS CHARGING

The Anywhere Wireless Charging subsystem addresses the limitations of conventional wireless charging solutions, which often clutter desk space and lack user-friendly features. By concealing a wireless charger beneath the desk, it optimizes space efficiency and performance.

To enhance user experience, the system leverages computer vision and an autonomous H-bot gantry motion system to allow for flexible device positioning over a large area, eliminating the need for manual coil alignment.

DESK USAGE TRACKING & COMPANION APP

The usage tracking and companion app curbs the increasing prevalence of physical discomfort and body pains due to prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing. Desk usage and body posture are monitored and analyzed to encourage the adoption of healthy desk habits.

The posture camera located on the side of the table gathers posture and usage data which is examined on the back end. Along with visualizing usage and posture data in real-time, our companion app can suggest personalized feedback and set reminders on the user’s routines.

TABLE USER INTERFACE & JARVIS

JARVIS is a dynamic Virtual AI Desk Companion featuring advanced natural language processing capabilities who lives within our table touchscreen interface.

With intuitive voice commands, users can effortlessly adjust Intellidesk’s height for optimal ergonomic comfort while receiving gentle reminders through the control panel to maintain a healthy posture. Additionally, JARVIS operates like a friendly chatbot, ready to engage, answer inquiries and provide insights whenever users reach out.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

We would like to give our warmest thanks to our mentors, Professor Yang Hui Ying, Mr. Patrick Tay, and Mr. Naresh Parshotam for their continued support and encouragement. Their guidance has carried us and our project to the highest standing.

Additionally, we wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to Mr. Ken Sai, Mr. Goh Bean Ek, and Mr. Benjamin Ng from FabLab for their invaluable assistance throughout the manufacturing process. Their timely support ensured our desk was produced with the utmost quality.

Last but not least, we would like to thank Jason Lee from SUTD VIE for following and guiding us throughout the entire Entrepreneurship Capstone program since pre-Term 7. His constant support through the additional administrative tasks and deliverables for the entrepreneurship side of our Entrepreneurship Capstone program ensured that our project could be carried out smoothly.

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