Posture Correction Chair

Jiby Krishna K G

Self adjustable posture correction, Slouching, Healthy posture

Posture Correction Chair is a concept to build an innovative and comfortable chair that provides and promotes the best posture healthy seating arrangements. This concept has come out of the rising need to counter posture related problems and diseases. The sitting working professionals were the target group for this project. Prolonged sitting in the same position not only causes health problems such as back pain, joint pain, and reduced circulation but also leads to improper posture effects such as slouching and slumping. A self-adjustable posture correction chair prototype was developed with inbuilt infrared proximity sensors and ultrasonic proximity sensors to measure the distance of various demarcated parts of the body from various positions of the chair. The sensors placed at the armrest region along with the additional alarm-based reminder will indicate the incorrect posture. The smart chair also aims at correcting the posture from the shoulder level by connecting a proximity sensor at the shoulder level. In a nutshell, the height, armrest, shoulder level are the primary factors considered for the development of the prototype.

It will pique the curiosity of everyone who works at a desk or in a position that requires more time in front of a computer screen, whether they are a CEO or a clerk. There are currently no alternatives to the Posture Correction Chair that provide measures for sitting posture. The majority of chairs on the market are designed to address specific problems and do not give a all-in-one solution to address posture disorders.

https://dx.doi.org/10.31873/IJEAS.8.12.06