Improving Workstation Ergonomics using Posture Detection for Corporate Professionals

Extended periods of sitting in corporate environments have been known to lead to a lot of health concerns, including lower back aches and neck strain. This sedentary lifestyle not only put employees’ well-being at risk but also hinders overall work efficiency and job satisfaction. These detrimental effects of prolonged sitting necessitate an intervention to mitigate these issues and enhance workplace health. The proposed application seamlessly integrates into the work environment by using camera input from the device’s webcam and MediaPipe Pose for posture detection and correction. It delivers personalized prompts and reminders, fostering user awareness and enabling self-improvement. Through this comprehensive approach, which includes promoting breaks to address the detrimental effects of prolonged sitting, this solution creates a healthier and more productive workplace. Moreover, the application prioritizes user privacy by performing all computations locally on the user’s device. This on-device processing not only safeguards privacy but also allows for uninterrupted operation even in the absence of an internet connection.