Show HN: SmartDesk 5–A touchscreen-enabled standing desk for developers

[james_robert]

https://www.autonomous.ai/standing-desks/autonomous-smartdesk-5

Hi HN, I’m from the product team at Autonomous.

We built SmartDesk 5 with coders, hackers, and builders in mind—those who spend hours solving problems and creating. Here’s what it offers:

1. Smooth surface: The 1.2” HDF surface with rounded edges provides flawless mouse tracking and a comfortable setup for long sessions.

2. Touchscreen control: Adjust desk height directly from the surface, even with heavy setups (lifts up to 330 lbs). Save presets for sitting and standing.

3. Sturdy platform: The oval-shaped C-frame eliminates wobble, even during intense typing or multitasking.

4. Built-in power: Integrated outlets and cable management for clean workspace.

5. Functional details: Hooks for bags or headphones keep essentials within reach.

SmartDesk 5 is made to adapt to your workflow and handle everything from coding marathons to hardware-heavy projects.

We’d love to hear your thoughts, suggestions, or ideas to make it even better. Let us know what you think—thanks for checking it out!

[JojoFatsani]

Touchscreen controls are not necessarily a selling point. Look at the backlash going on in the auto industry right now for example.

[james_robert → JojoFatsani]

I get where you're coming from. I can see both sides - touchscreens are intuitive and modern, but I get why some people prefer the physical feel of buttons. We went with a touchscreen because it feels more future-proof, and that's what we're all about - building for the future of work.

[duyhtq]

i've had some experiences with standing desks in the past. The motion of the desk is often loud and shakes all my stuff around. Have any of you guys had similar issues with standing desks? How did you solve the problem?

[james_robert → duyhtq]

Hey, great question! I totally get what you're saying - standing desks with noisy, shaky movements can be really frustrating, esp. when it feels like your setup is rattled every time you adjust the height.

With SmartDesk 5, we tacked this issue head-on by using an oval-shaped frame design. Unlike the sharp corners and flat edges of a traditional rectangular frame (which often create friction and turbulence), the smooth curves of the oval shape reduce friction significantly. This not only makes the motion quieter and smoother but also ensures there's no unnecessary shaking that discrupts your workflow.

The oval shape also minimizes wear and tear over time, so you're getting a more durable desk that stays stable - even if you're running a multi-monitor setup or have heavier gear on it.

So, the design of SmartDesk 5 platform itself plays a huge role in solving issues you have raised. Its motion is super quiet at 40dB and smooth, thanks to its geometry.

Let me know if you want more details or have any other questions.