There is mounting evidence that schools providing computer technology for their students are utilizing furniture that is ill suited to the task and potentially debilitating to the student. Almost all computer workstations available in schools today do not readily allow the user to place the keyboard at the proper height for ergonomically correct keyboarding.We propose that the use of our economical, electrically adjustable computer workstation and adjustable student chair design, will improve keyboarding and posture. Our adjustable workstation and chair will help maintain a students ability to concentrate and also reduce the possibility of neural and musculoskeletal injuries.We need to refine and test our prototypes and develop methods and materials that will let students and teachers easily ascertain the correct seat height and work surface height for any individual using an ergonomically adjustable workstation.Summary of Phase I. We will research and analyze student and school needs and proceed with refining development of our prototypes. Evaluation of the prototypes for durability balanced with cost effectiveness will ensure that schools will get products that will last at an affordable price.Summary of Phase II. Further research will be done to ensure that our determinant methods are concise and correct to the highest percentile. Third stage prototypes will be placed and evaluations will be conducted with students and teachers. Production lines will be initiated.Summary of Anticipated Results and Implications:There are approximately 110,000 schools in the United States. 30 million children are in elementary schools and approximately 70% of them use computers now. Add in families and the business community and the potential is in the millions.
