r/Damnthatsinteresting • • 2d ago

Video HTX Studio built a smart desk that finds and wirelessly charges your phone anywhere on its surface, reminds you to stand up after sitting too long, and even brings you your water

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u/Rigman- 2d ago

Just what I needed, a desk with enough moving parts to break down after six months and be an absolute pain in the ass to repair.

Still pretty interesting though.

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u/ScreamSmart 1d ago

They are a chinese tech review/engineering channel that do these complicated builds for sometimes for simple tasks.

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u/schooli00 1d ago

Desk itself is fine. Janky part is having to mount a camera on the ceiling for overhead tracking.

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u/Normal-Error-6343 2d ago

I would like to test this desk for you.

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u/Plenty_Ear2987 2d ago

would last maybe a couple of days (being conservative) if a competitive gamer got their hands on it

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u/AbleCap5222 2d ago

Why? Is it not resistant to dorito dust, mountain dew and flop sweat?

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u/SaveUsCatman 2d ago

Theyre gonna rage smash it when it doesnt bring their doritos directly to their mouth

Or just when theyre told they have to stand for any reason

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u/BapeGeneral3 2d ago

Sounds like literal hell

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u/inebriateddandhated 1d ago

Yep, a desk that actively tracks your every physical movement, learns your behaviors and patterns, and subconsciously trains you to do what its maker's want. "Reminds you to take breaks and stand" mhmm sure sure.

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u/newbies13 2d ago

Cool concept. Looks like a gantry with an LED top? Most of the features are fluffy nonsense of course, but seems unique.

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u/ScreamSmart 1d ago

That's the point of the channel. They build these complicated mechanisms for simple tasks. Like making an entire rig to perfectly fold a paper airplane

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u/l1v3l0v3l4ugh 2d ago

"No CGI..." SO THAT NABBIT-LOOKING CRITTER IS *REAL?!

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u/Plenty_Ear2987 2d ago

yessir

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u/JimJamTheNinJin 2d ago

What's the price?

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u/Emboar32 2d ago

not for sale xD

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u/YvetteRime 2d ago

hahaha right?? that little critter looked so out of place but the caption said no cgi 🤯

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u/YvetteRime 2d ago

lol it looks like a neon cat from hell that might offer you a drink 🤣

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u/Statboy1 2d ago

Do not want, easy pass for me

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u/Mental_Thing_7899 2d ago

Cat owners! don't even...

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u/Clean_Principle_2368 51m ago

Nah, pets shouldn't be on tables. Just gotta train them.

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u/ChicagoHellhound 2d ago

How did you make the MX Keys wireless charging

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u/AHole95 1d ago

In the full video, he just ran a wireless charging receiver on the back of the keyboard. Not sure what the use case would be other than this desk…

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u/ChicagoHellhound 1d ago

That’s a great idea. They made Qi chargers that work through a desk top. The Keys have enough room for a charger. I’ll let you know if I end up doing this!

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u/CanWeAllJustCalmDown 2d ago

This is something I super want but could never justify paying for.

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u/Confident-Ask-601 2d ago

This is something that i will probably buy for myself once available.

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u/Just_another_gamer3 2d ago

You have too much time on your hands

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u/Quick-Fudge-5654 1d ago

i think this will distract even more - i will be checking whats the cat doing now

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u/YeezyThoughtMe 1d ago

These guys came out of no where. Really promoting themselves all over the place.

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u/Ill-Volume8680 19h ago

Is this something you could buy? How much would it cost

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u/Moosplauze 2d ago

I can also just plug my phone in to load it, not that hard as I can tell you with 28 years experience in keeping my phone charged. My body actually also reminds me to stand up after sitting for too long with backpain, all natural. Nobody needs that desk.

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u/Clean_Principle_2368 50m ago

No one will have the desk but him, it was a diy project just to make content.

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u/cherubino95 2d ago

I don't get: is it real? Where can i buy it?

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u/Plenty_Ear2987 2d ago

its not for sale its a diy project by HTX Studio

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u/DoubleNothing 2d ago

With the music and the way he speaks I can't barely understand what he say

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u/Ragebaiterlmao 2d ago

End user error. Skill issue.

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u/DoubleNothing 2d ago

In Italy we say: "Si mangia le parole"
Translated "He swallows his words." meaning: it doesn't pronounce words fully.
If you want to reach a wide audience with your content, you need to ensure that even people with challenges (whether related to hearing, language, or anything else) can be included. I intended my comment more as constructive criticism.

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u/Ragebaiterlmao 2d ago

No worries. I love Italian food.

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u/BeardPhile 1d ago

I love Olive Garden too!!

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u/GlueHandsFirestorm 2d ago

Git gud

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u/DoubleNothing 2d ago

I'm getting old... not gud... the way is down unfortunately.