The chair that isn't there
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The chair that isn't there – This wearable chair can offer relief to production line workers and allow for better posture while performing their tasks.
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The chair that isn't there – The lightweight mechatronic device must be first set into the desired position and then locked into place.
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The chair that isn't there – While standing or walking, the device never touches the ground and allows the wearer to move freely.
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The chair that isn't there – The team behind the Chairless Chair, a Zurich-based startup called noonee.
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The chair that isn't there – Several prototypes have been constructed: the latest weighs about two kilograms and can operate for 24 hours on battery power.
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The chair that isn't there – The device offers a wearable alternative for work areas where chairs or stools would take up too much floor space.
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The chair that isn't there – According to its makers, the Chairless Chair offers better posture than a conventional chair by keeping the back straight.
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The chair that isn't there – Freedom of movement is not diminished: the wearer can walk, run, and climb stairs.
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The chair that isn't there – Although the focus is on production lines, the device has other potential daily life applications.
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