A thin, embedded sensor mat that streams 384-point pressure data in real time — giving gaming and office chairs genuine posture intelligence.
Premium chairs compete on adjustability, but posture feedback is still coarse — a single load cell or a handful of capacitive zones. Not enough to drive meaningful health outcomes or differentiated features.
Most "smart" chairs measure one or two zones — too coarse to distinguish pelvic tilt, weight shift, or slouch progression.
Full pressure-mapping systems (Tekscan, XSensor) cost €10,000+. Not viable for consumer integration.
Existing OEM sensor arrays assume wired readout. No off-the-shelf solution streams over Wi-Fi to a companion app.
A passive resistive sensor mat embedded in the seat cushion, paired with a compact battery-powered controller that streams pressure data over Wi-Fi or BLE to a desktop and mobile companion app.
Posture-aware product differentiator. Real-time coaching and session reports.
Corporate wellness and RSI-prevention story. Quantitative seated-load data.
Long-session fatigue and posture analytics for players and performance staff.
Mat fitting third-party chairs as a standalone ergonomic accessory.
Target parameters for the sensing layer and controller.
| Property | Target |
|---|---|
| Active area | 600 × 400 mm |
| Sensing resolution | 24 × 16 = 384 points (≈ 25 mm pitch) |
| Pressure range | 0 – 80 kPa (long-duration seated load) |
| Sample rate | 10 – 20 Hz (static / quasi-static) |
| Mat thickness | ≤ 3 mm |
| Substrate / Flexibility | Thin-film FPC/PET · conforms to curved and flexible surfaces |
| Hysteresis | < 10% preferred |
| Durability | ≥ 1,000,000 load cycles |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi / BLE to desktop & mobile app |
| Battery life | 6 – 8 hours (controller, rechargeable) |
| Target retail price | EUR 1,500 – 2,500 per system |
From material validation to commercial launch.
Sensor material characterisation and OEM supplier selection.
Full 24×16 prototype mat + custom controller PCB + companion app MVP.
Pilot with chair OEM partner. Field validation, 30–50 units.
First production batch — 200–500 units / year.
Expanded OEM integrations — 1,000–3,000 units / year.
We are currently evaluating sensing-material suppliers and OEM integration partners. Happy to discuss technical details and share a full specification sheet under NDA.
maciej.rajtar@seatloadfit.com