The Chairless Chair Lets You Sit Down Anywhere, Anytime
Rahul Kalvapalle — August 23, 2014 — Art & Design
Swiss start-up noonee has invented a product that will be heartily welcomed by anyone who works in an environment where they have to stand for several hours at a time -- it's called the Chairless Chair, and it's a wearable exoskeleton that lets you sit down anywhere, any time.
To sit down, all you have to do is bend your knees to lower yourselves down to the level at which you'd like to sit, before engaging the attached damper. The device then locks into your chosen configuration and directs its weight towards your heels, to which it is attached. It runs on a 9-volt battery and can operate on eight hours per charge.
The Chairless Chair's development at present is focused on factory settings, but it could have applications in the agriculture, medicine, film industry and travel industries.
To sit down, all you have to do is bend your knees to lower yourselves down to the level at which you'd like to sit, before engaging the attached damper. The device then locks into your chosen configuration and directs its weight towards your heels, to which it is attached. It runs on a 9-volt battery and can operate on eight hours per charge.
The Chairless Chair's development at present is focused on factory settings, but it could have applications in the agriculture, medicine, film industry and travel industries.
Trend Themes
1. Wearable Exoskeletons - The development of wearable exoskeletons has the potential to revolutionize the way people work by allowing them to sit or stand comfortably in any environment.
2. Flexible Workspaces - Flexible workspaces that accommodate workers with varying work positions, such as standing or sitting, will become increasingly popular.
3. Sustainable Energy Solutions - The need for long-lasting battery power in wearable technologies will drive innovation in sustainable energy solutions.
Industry Implications
1. Manufacturing - The Chairless Chair is currently being developed for factory settings and other manufacturing-related industries.
2. Agriculture - The Chairless Chair could be used in agriculture to provide workers with a comfortable and adjustable seating option in the field.
3. Film Production - The Chairless Chair could be used in the film industry to provide filmmakers with a lightweight, portable and adjustable seating option while on location shoots.
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