Autonomous Unveils SmartDesk 5: The Statement of Luxury and Craftmanship

RIVERSIDE, Calif., April 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Autonomous, a leader in refined workspace solutions, today introduced the SmartDesk 5, a premium standing desk designed to elevate the modern professional's workspace. This innovative desk seamlessly blends understated elegance with advanced ergonomic features, catering to the discerning professional, creator, and gamer seeking a clutter-free and highly functional environment.

Minimalist Design Meets Maximum Functionality.

The Autonomous SmartDesk 5 presents a refined, minimalist aesthetic, distinguished by its premium tabletop surface. The smooth, powder-coated finish, coupled with the subtle sheen of the material, evokes a sense of understated luxury, elevating the workspace with a touch of modern sophistication. Its carefully curated neutral color palette – Meteor Grey, Titanium White, and Stone Beige – ensures seamless integration into any meticulously designed interior, allowing the desk to serve as a focal point of understated elegance.

Ergonomic Precision and Sustained Comfort.

Engineered for sustained comfort, this C-frame standing desk features a premium tabletop surface, meticulously designed to minimize fatigue during extended use. Notably, the tabletop incorporates a chamfered edge, providing a smooth, ergonomic surface for comfortable hand and forearm resting, reducing strain during prolonged typing or mouse usage. Its robust, customizable C-frame leg tubes, available in oval or square profiles, ensure unwavering stability across a wide adjustable height range of 29.5" to 48.5", confidently supporting loads up to 330 pounds. This combination of ergonomic design and structural integrity makes the desk an ideal choice for professionals and creators who prioritize comfort and stability throughout their workday.

Seamless Technology Integration for a Clutter-Free Workspace.

The Autonomous SmartDesk 5 revolutionizes workspace organization by seamlessly integrating technology into its design. Equipped with built-in 120V/15A power outlets strategically positioned within the desk's frame, it eliminates the need for cumbersome extension cords and power strips, streamlining device connectivity. An advanced, integrated cable management system, featuring a discreet cable tray and strategically placed routing channels, effectively conceals and organizes all necessary cables, creating a clean, tangle-free environment.

Height adjustments are executed with precision, allowing for smooth and stable transitions between sitting and standing positions. The integrated control panel features programmable memory presets, enabling users to store and recall their preferred height settings with a single touch, promoting seamless ergonomic adjustments throughout the workday.

Tailored Performance for Diverse Needs.

Recognizing the varying demands of modern professionals, the Autonomous SmartDesk 5 is available in two configurations: the SmartDesk 5 and the SmartDesk 5 Pro. The base version caters to users with single or dual monitor setups, while the Pro version supports more demanding setups with three or more monitors. Both models offer sleek designs with distinct control interfaces: a button keypad for the standard version and a built-in touchscreen for the Pro. The motor system provides a lifting speed of up to 1.5 inches per second, and the adjustable height range ensures optimal ergonomics for all users. Pricing ranges from $299 to $649.

Sustainable Craftsmanship and Enduring Quality.

The Autonomous SmartDesk 5 is Green Standard certified, reflecting Autonomous' commitment to environmentally responsible manufacturing. High-quality materials and meticulous construction techniques ensure durability and aesthetic refinement.

"The Autonomous SmartDesk 5 represents a deliberate departure from the often cluttered and impersonal workspace," said Brody Slade, Autonomous Product Manager. "We have prioritized minimalist elegance and advanced functionality, including standing desks with integrated power and exceptional cable management, to create a workspace that fosters focused productivity and sustained well-being."

Key Features:

• Minimalist design with smooth, powder-coated finish and chamfered edges.
• Trending color options: Meteor Grey, Titanium White, Stone Beige.
• C-frame leg tubes.
• Standing desk with integrated power outlet (120V/15A) and advanced cord management.
• Intuitive touchscreen (Pro) or button keypad height control with customizable presets.
• Single and dual motor options.
• Adjustable height range: 29.5" to 48.5".
• Lifting speed: up to 1.5 inches per second.
• Weight capacity: up to 330 pounds.
• Price range: $299 - $649.
• Green Standard certified for sustainability.

The Autonomous SmartDesk 5 is available for purchase at https://www.autonomous.ai/standing-desks/autonomous-smartdesk-5 .

About Autonomous:

Autonomous Inc. designs and engineers the future of work, empowering individuals who refuse to settle and relentlessly pursue innovation. By continually exploring and integrating advanced technologies, the company crafts exceptional office products, including 3D-printed ergonomic chairs, configurable smart desks, and solar-powered work pods, enabling customers to create the future they envision.

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Autonomous Unveils SmartDesk 5: The Statement of Luxury and Craftmanship

Autonomous Unveils SmartDesk 5: The Statement of Luxury and Craftmanship

Autonomous Unveils SmartDesk 5: The Statement of Luxury and Craftmanship

ARMONK, N.Y., Dec. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is the text of an email sent today to all IBM employees by Chairman and CEO Arvind Krishna:

IBMers, 

I am saddened to share that Lou Gerstner, IBM's Chairman and CEO from 1993 to 2002, passed away yesterday.

Lou arrived at IBM at a moment when the company's future was genuinely uncertain. The industry was changing rapidly, our business was under pressure, and there was serious debate about whether IBM should even remain whole. His leadership during that period reshaped the company. Not by looking backward, but by focusing relentlessly on what our clients would need next. 

One of Lou's earliest signals as CEO has become part of IBM lore. Early on, he stopped a long internal presentation and said, simply, "Let's just talk." The message was clear: less inward focus, more real discussion, and much closer attention to customers. That mindset would define his tenure. 

Lou believed one of IBM's central problems was that we had become optimized around our own processes, debates, and structures rather than around client outcomes. As he later put it, the company had lost sight of a basic truth of business: understanding the customer and delivering what the customer actually values. 

That insight drove real change. Meetings became more direct. Decisions were grounded more in facts and client impact than in hierarchy or tradition. Innovation mattered if it could translate into something clients would come to rely on. Execution in the quarter and the year mattered, but always in service of longer-term relevance. 

Lou made what may have been the most consequential decision in IBM's modern history: to keep IBM together. At the time, the company was organized into many separate businesses, each pursuing its own path. Lou understood that clients didn't want fragmented technology—they wanted integrated solutions. That conviction shaped IBM's evolution and reestablished our relevance for many of the world's largest enterprises. 

Lou also understood that strategy alone would not be enough. He believed lasting change required a shift in culture—in how people behave when no one is watching. What mattered was what IBMers valued, how honestly they confronted reality, and how willing they were to challenge themselves and each other. Rather than discard IBM's long-standing values, he pushed the company to renew them to meet the demands of a very different era. 

I have my own memory of Lou from the mid-1990s, at a small town hall with a few hundred people. What stood out was his intensity and focus. He had an ability to hold the short term and the long term in his head at the same time. He pushed hard on delivery, but he was equally focused on innovation: doing work that clients would remember, not just consume. 

Lou stayed engaged with IBM long after his tenure ended. From my first days as CEO, he was generous with advice—but always careful in how he gave it. He would offer perspective, then say, "I've been gone a long time—I'm here if you need me." He listened closely to what others were saying about IBM and reflected it back candidly.  

That neutral, experienced voice mattered to me, and I was fortunate to learn from Lou on a regular basis. 

Lou was direct. He expected preparation. He challenged assumptions. But he was deeply committed to building a company that could adapt—culturally as much as strategically—without losing its core values. 

Lou's impact extended well beyond IBM. Before joining the company, he had already built an extraordinary career—becoming one of the youngest partners at McKinsey & Company, later serving as president of American Express and CEO of RJR Nabisco. After IBM, he went on to chair The Carlyle Group and devoted significant time and resources to philanthropy, particularly in education and biomedical research. A native of Long Island, NY, Lou earned his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth and an MBA from Harvard, and he remained deeply devoted to his family throughout his life. Lou was preceded in death by his son Louis Gerstner III. 

We will hold a celebration in the new year to reflect on Lou's legacy and what his leadership enabled at IBM. 

My thoughts are with Lou's wife Robin, his daughter Elizabeth, his grandchildren and extended family, as well as his many friends, colleagues, and people around the world who were shaped by his leadership and his work.

Media Contact:
IBM Pressroom
ibmpress@us.ibm.com

 

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Remembering Lou Gerstner

Remembering Lou Gerstner