Tap-Kick-Click Desk Reduces Cyberslacking

Jun-09-16 The Tap-Kick-Click standing desk encourages more active computing by letting users control some inputs with their feet.

Developed by a team from the University of Waterloo, the Tap-Kick-Click desk relies on a Kinect camera mounted under the desk, and a pair of shoes with pressure-sensitive soles worn by the user. The user can indicate commands with different combinations of foot taps, kicks or postures, which are then translated into actions on the computer screen.

Besides encouraging more physical motion during the workday, the Tap-Kick-Click project could also help reduce “cyberslacking” by requiring users to stand in an uncomfortable posture to access work-inappropriate sites, such as social media.

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