Smart adjustable desks allow flexible height adjustments, making them premium furniture that optimizes workspaces and promotes health. So, is it worth investing in a smart adjustable desk? Let's explore the outstanding benefits of smart adjustable desks and 2 modern desk models trusted by many customers from the Japanese brand Okamura.
1. Excellent benefits from smart adjustable desks
Smart adjustable desks optimize work efficiency and bring many excellent benefits to users. Some prominent benefit of these desks include:
1.1. Good for health, reducing disease-causing factors
With smart adjustable desks, users can easily improve both physical and mental health during work. Instead of maintaining a seated position for long periods, you can flexibly change between different postures, reducing pressure on the back and redistributing load on the cushion discs. Specifically:
When leaning forward (common when sitting in an incorrect posture), 185% of body pressure is exerted on the cushion discs, leading to prolonged back pain.
Sitting in the correct posture reduces the pressure on the cushion discs to 140% because the pelvic frame naturally returns to its curved S-shape spine.
Standing posture reduces pressure, which is 100% due to the straight pelvic bone and naturally curved S-shaped spine.
Additionally, the changing of various postures improves blood circulation in the body, thereby minimizing symptoms such as eye strain, stiff neck and shoulders, back pain, and insomnia due to mental stress.
1.2. Suitable for various user groups
Smart adjustable desks typically allow height adjustments ranging from 60 to 130 cm, catering to users of all ages and different heights. You can utilize the height adjustment feature to personalize your work/study desk, creating the most comfortable working space.
1.3. Increase work productivity
Frequent changes in posture by smart adjustable desks can keep the conscious, and enhance focus and creativity. Numerous researches have shown that changing postures leverage productivity. For example:
Research by Hong Wang, Diran Yu, and colleagues named "Quantifying the impacts of posture changes on office worker productivity: An exploratory study using effective computer interactions as a real-time indicator" (2023) revealed that users allowed to use standing desks stood approximately 47 minutes per day and interacted more with computers. Moreover, they worked about 6.5% more efficiently compared to sitting only. (1)
A study by Texas A&M University named "Impact of Adjustable Desks and Chairs on Occupational Health and Productivity" (2017) also found that using height-adjustable desks and ergonomic chairs reduces the risk of occupational diseases and improves work productivity.
1.4. Modern design, high aesthetics
Contemporary furniture products today often require a perfect blend of functionality and aesthetics. The modern design of smart adjustable desks is a the best choice for individuals and businesses seeking to create nice workspaces.
With exquisite design, smooth lines, and premium materials, these desks serve as work tools and part of a creative space, inspiring and motivating employees in their work.
2. Type of smart adjustable desks
Based on the height adjustment mechanism, adjustable desks can be classified into two main types:
Mechanically adjustable desks: These desks change height using simple mechanisms such as hand cranks, pneumatic springs, or mechanical systems. They are energy-efficient, stable, and durable.
Electric adjustable desks: These desks use electronic systems to adjust height. This allows users to increase or reduce the desk direction by using switches or buttons.
3. Explore 2 models of smart adjustable desks from the Japanese brand
Okamura is a premium office furniture brand from Japan highly regarded by customers for its outstanding features and exquisite designs. With over 70 years of establishment and development, Okamura focuses on technological innovation and product quality to deliver the best experience for users.
If you're looking for a smart adjustable desk that suits your needs, you can't miss these two designs:
3.1. Swift
The Swift is an ideal choice for modern office spaces, combining aesthetic design with smart height-adjustable features to optimize comfort and productivity for users. This product boasts several prominent advantages such as:
Minimalist and elegant design with an advanced electronic height adjustment system.
Smooth and safe movement makes it easy to adjust to required heights.
The desk is a perfect solution for increasing concentration and improving the health for workers.
It is designed to be safe by immediately detecting and stopping if something gets caught while being raised or lowered
To use the smart height adjustment feature of the Swift desk, follow these instructions:
Step 1: Locate the black control panel for height adjustment on the right-hand side beneath the desk surface.
Step 2: Refer to the arrow symbols on the control panel. Use them to raise or lower the desk. The upward arrow increases the desk height, while the downward arrow decreases it.
Step 3: Monitor the current desk height displayed on the LED screen and stop adjusting when the desk reaches the desired height.
Additionally, you can refer to the detailed operation in the instructional video here:
You can learn more details about the product and the smart height adjustment feature of the Swift here.
3.2. Risefit
Risefit is a smart height-adjustable desk using a mechanical system with a friendly handle that allows users to easily change the desk height. The product is designed compactly, facilitating easy installation in various space configurations. Additionally, the product has several notable advantages:
Flexibility to choose preferred tabletop shapes from oval, elliptical, to rectangular.
Integrated smart height adjustment feature, allowing users to conveniently adjust the height within a range from 65 - 100 cm.
Supports diverse working needs from sitting to standing positions, suitable for specific professions such as graphic design, civil engineering, etc.
Guiding use the smart height adjustment feature of the Risefit desk:
Step 1: Locate the black crank handle designed in the middle of the underside of the desk.
Step 2: To raise the desk, press the crank handle and slowly pull the tabletop to your desired height, then release the handle to lock the desk in place. To lower the desk, continue pressing the crank handle and gently push the tabletop down.
Note: the Risefit desk is designed smartly to optimize user operations, so you only need to apply a light force to lower the desk easily. Additionally, you can refer to detailed operation instructions in the following instructional video:
The smart height-adjustable desk supports users in seamlessly transitioning between sitting and standing work positions, optimizing health both physically and mentally. If you're interested in owning premium smart desks from Japan, you can visit Okamura's nearest showrooms to experience the products firsthand or learn more details here.