London Design Silver

2026

R9 Smart Ergonomic Chair

Entrant

Shanghai Motostuhl Furniture Co.,Ltd

Category

Product Design - Furniture

Client's Name

Country / Region

China

R9 addresses the long-standing gap in "Desk Work Support" within the ergonomic chair market. Unlike the traditional unidirectional support design, this ergonomic chair is built around the philosophy of "Dynamic Bidirectional Tracking Support", providing dynamic support and intelligent massage to redefine the relationship between people and their chairs for a healthier workspace.

Equipped with a "Forward-leaning Drift Mechanism" and a "Variable Track Sliding System (VTS)", R9 enables groundbreaking forward-backward bidirectional follow-up movement. When leaning forward to work, the seat cushion glides forward and downward along a 6cm approach track, maintaining a torso angle of over 110° to protect spinal health. The VTS tracks and conforms to the lumbar and back dynamically from an upright posture to a 150° recline, solving the industry-wide issue of a suspended lower back. A built-in intelligent chip drives 11 sets of airbags within the backrest, offering multi-posture support and six relaxing massage modes.

The seamless one-piece backrest combines an elegant S-curve with minimalist aesthetics, integrating a kinetic surface of 16 modular square units that adapt in real time to the user's posture and movement. The backrest incorporates complex adjustment mechanisms and an adjustable headrest, delivering both visual purity and a tailored fit for a diverse range of users.

The mesh is seamlessly woven from recycled PET yarn, eliminating glue and cutting waste. The frame is constructed from recyclable high-performance materials, aided by the brand's official recycling program, embodying a "Cradle to Cradle" full-lifecycle sustainable philosophy. More than a mere chair, R9 is an intelligent health companion attuned to the rhythm of work, dedicated to providing a comprehensive, healthy seating solution for desk workers worldwide.

Credits

Wang Daqiu
Zhou Jun
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