The German company “Deep Care” has developed a new desktop device called “Isa”, which aims to improve sitting position and stimulate movement while working from home, without relying on cameras or a constant connection to the Internet.
The device relies on a group of sensors, most notably a three-dimensional “Time-of-Flight” sensor, to monitor sitting position, movement level, and water intake, in addition to measuring lighting, noise, air quality, temperatures, and humidity, according to the TechCrunch website.
“Isa” comes with a 5.5-inch screen and operates via the “USB-C” port, displaying visual alerts when sitting in unhealthy positions, along with gentle vibrations and encouraging the user to take short periods of movement with built-in exercises.
The company confirms that the device does not use cameras to preserve privacy, but this method may sometimes cause errors in tracking movement, such as counting other people in the place as part of the user’s data.
The device is offered at a price of 299 euros, with monthly subscriptions starting at 4.99 euros that provide access to features related to tracking seating and movement, while higher packages provide additional monitoring of noise, lighting and carbon dioxide levels.
Deep Care was founded by three former Bosch employees, and was initially targeting the corporate sector before later expanding to individual users.
In the future, the company plans to add features related to mental health, by analyzing breathing and movement patterns and linking them to the surrounding environment to extract indicators related to tension and stress.
