Poor Posture During Desk Work Goes Unnoticed Without Hardware
Knowledge workers who spend long hours at a desk frequently slouch without realizing it, leading to back and neck strain over time. Existing posture solutions typically require dedicated wearable hardware or camera-based tracking, which raises cost or privacy concerns. The gap is in passive, low-friction posture awareness that integrates with tools people already carry.
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