Airtouch is Steelcase new advanced height adjustable desk that enables workers to change their working position throughout the day, so that they can either sit or stand while working. This new innovation is a pneumatic desk with an adjustable work space that moves up and down, depending on the position desired. It can be used while sitting on a chair, or while standing up. The goal of this desk is to improve performance of the workers, while maintaining their health and well-being.
The image below shows two different ways that the Airtouch desk can be used in a working environment:
The desk has 2 basic components, the adjustable foot and the work space. It is very easy to adjust and it can go from sitting to standing in just 1.2 seconds. Therefore, it is suitable for short, as well as long meetings. The idea behind this desk was the fact that many employees sit at their desk for hours without getting up, which really impacts their health. Research showed that moving throughout the day helps blood flow better and decreases the upper and lower body pressure and discomfort. Also an increase in productivity of the workers has been observed.
The advantages of this pneumatic desk come from the height adjustment (from 26-43 inches), the easy adjustment way-just by lifting the handle, the short time needed to go from a sitting to a standing position, and the sizes and the shapes the desk is available in. The lift handle is ergonomic, diminishing the effort to lift it up and down.
Due to the small space occupied by the desk, it is suitable for small, as well as large offices and meeting rooms. The work space is available in different sizes and shapes, and therefore can be used for holding laptops, books, and other devices. The load bearing capacity is 150lbs.
All the features presented above make the Airtouch, a great working desk, suitable for small, as well as large office spaces, for people of different sizes and shapes, creating an experience for the users. This innovation really changes the traditional way the work environment is perceived, and adds to the health, while improving the performance.
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