Intelligent ergonomic device with integrated computer vision and motion control.
The Automatic Laptop Stand is an intelligent and ergonomic device that automatically adjusts a laptop's position based on real-time facial recognition. A camera continuously determines the user's face position and sends this data via Wi-Fi to the embedded controller, which drives high-precision motors for optimal height and tilt adjustment.
The system integrates environmental sensors (light, gesture) and a small status display for seamless user interaction. The hardware is constructed from a hybrid of CNC-milled wooden parts and high-strength 3D-printed components. The software is developed in C++ and runs on an ESP-based embedded platform, handling the complex coordination of vision data and mechanical movement.
This project is a prime example of combining computer vision, embedded motion control, and human-machine interaction (HMI) to create an innovative and adaptive workplace solution.
This laptop stand is a good fit for anyone who spends long hours at a screen and finds that a fixed, static setup doesn't keep up with a changing posture throughout the day. It's a great example for anyone looking for an ergonomic solution that adapts on its own instead of needing constant manual adjustment. It's also a good showcase if you're curious how cameras, sensors, and motors can work together to make a device respond to the person using it, right there at the desk.
What makes this laptop stand special is that it reacts to the user instead of the other way around. A camera continuously tracks face position, and the motors then adjust the laptop's height and angle automatically, with no button presses needed. Extra sensors for light and gestures make the interaction feel even more intuitive, while the combination of CNC-milled wood and 3D-printed parts gives the device a look that's as polished as its behaviour.
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