workstations
Robots
A.W.E. Robotic Wall Automatically Creates The Workspace You Need
11:00AM Sean Fallon | Think about your workspace and imagine if your furniture or your desk or cubicle could automatically reconfigure for different applications with a simple wave of the hand. Now check out the reality of Clemson’s Animated Work Environment (AWE). More »
Design
The Mobile Workstation Needs Pedals And A Steering Wheel
3:20AM Sean Fallon | I love this mobile workstation, but I think the manufacturer could go farther by including pedals and a steering wheel. I mean, they even have a two-seater version of this. Tandem computer-cycling, baby! More »
Design
The Spider Phoebe Workstation Owes Purple An Apology
2:00AM Mark Wilson | The truth is, the Spider Phoebe chair looks downright comfortable—until its legs close upon you and your laptop is repurposed to replay its Sesame Street casting tapes…from before the accident. [Limitless Sofa via Furniture Fashion]
Gadgets
The Iropod Desk Is A Mobile Computer IV Injection
3:20AM Sean Fallon | You know those mobile IV stands you see people clutching to in hospitals? Well, the iropod or “Interactive Robotic Pod” is kind of like that, but it’s for another kind of disease — computer addiction. More »
Design
The PRC Rocking Computer Chair Works On Many Levels
11:00AM Sean Fallon | As the name suggests, the PRC (Personal Rockin’ Computer) chair is intended as a workstation…of sorts. Although, these images suggest otherwise. More »
Design
Bud Adjustable Workstation Would Have Been Easier For Will Smith to Write On
2:00AM Jason Chen | The famous Ovalia chair is fine for sitting in, but does it have a built-in monitor and keyboard stand so you can type in peace? [Coroflot via tuvie via The Design Blog] More »
Design
Emperor Workstation Priced at $US40,000
10:20AM Sean Fallon | It’s has been quite a while since we last heard about the Emperor Workstation, and everyone had to wonder how much this thing was going to cost. Well, try $US40,000. More »
Design
Zero-Gee Computing Recliner Proves Our Fat Future is Now
4:20AM John Mahoney | Everyone saw Wall-E, right? And how the luxury cruisers of the future glide around in floating touch-screen-equipped easy chairs? Then the Zero-Gee gaming/blogging “workstation” should look mighty familiar. Its ergonomic, reclining frame is designed to ensure your arse is free from the forces of gravity as you type, type, type yourself into oblivion. There’s even a caddy for your liquified cupcakes-in-a-cup, and you’re also positioned nicely for a root canal or any other minor surgeries here as well, which you’ll need soon enough. [Product Page via Born Rich] More »
Gadgets
Boom Arm Starbase Workstation: Because Laptops are Too Heavy For Nerds
8:20AM Sean Fallon | The Boom Arm Starbase Workstation–now there is a product aimed squarely at nerds. It combines computing and extreme laziness with a little “Starbase” sci-fi flavour thrown in. I mean, you could use a product like the LapDawg–but that would require actually lifting the laptop now and then. The swing arm action on the Starbase will come in quite handy after all of your muscles have atrophied. You can even get a cup holder, Flatscreen VESA LCD mount, and a height adjustment suitable for expanding waistlines. Not bad for around US$300. [Product Page via Boing Boing Gadgets] More »
Design
