The desk's memory function protects your employees' ergonomics every time they change workstations.
Walter KochPublished on July 22, 2026A high-quality height-adjustable desk completely misses the mark if employees have to search for their exact standing height every single morning. Anyone who has to painstakingly work out the perfect angle will ultimately just stay seated. These unnecessary losses in efficiency make even the most expensive ergonomic equipment completely worthless in a hybrid office. The desk memory function closes exactly this gap and secures the return on your investment in coworking furniture.
Just 38% of the flexible workstations examined met basic core ergonomic requirements. Anyone who cuts corners here risks the health of their workforce.
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Desk sharing only works if the desk adapts to the person, not the other way around. We have spent decades developing the control electronics behind this. A Yaasa desk with an ErgoTouch memory function stores up to 3 profiles, each with 3 individual settings.
The reminder function on the ErgoTouch system also motivates and reminds you to actually take advantage of the opportunity to work in different positions. These are not extra features, but the prerequisite for keeping desk sharing healthy. This ensures that ergonomics are consistently maintained at every workstation.
My name is Walter Koch and I have been working at the intersection of technology, ergonomics, and business strategy for over 25 years. As a qualified electronics engineer, I played a key role in defining the drive mechanics and adjustment technology that is now standard in high-quality sit-stand desks worldwide. It is particularly important to me to get people moving and encourage them to move actively, rather than remaining stiffly at their desks all day. When I saw the first clunky control boxes at trade fairs in the late 1990s, my immediate goal was: "We can do better – lighter, more compact, and beautifully designed."
With Yaasa, I am translating this profound engineering art from over two decades of research into an uncompromising B2B manufacturer model. The result is infrastructure conceived in Austria and Germany that is uncompromisingly certified for professional, continuous use.
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How the desk memory function works
The desk memory function is the digital control system for your ergonomic workstation. An intelligent memory switch communicates directly with the powerful motors in the desk frame.
Using a clear display with an exact height indicator, users can permanently save their perfect position for sitting and standing. A simple press of a button is then all it takes to adjust the desk to their own body height with millimeter precision.
An electrically height-adjustable desk without this smart technology is not practical as office equipment for your company in the modern working world. Employees lose valuable time manually adjusting the tabletop.
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The memory function fully automates this process and makes changing work positions intuitive and extremely fast. This turns a simple computer desk into an intelligent, active tool for increased productivity.
Reminder function for regular position changes
The sit-stand reminder function of the height-adjustable desks ensures that employees are regularly activated.
With individually set reminder intervals, the reminder function makes a significant contribution to making the behavior of desk users sustainably more ergonomic. Through regular visual or acoustic reminders on the ErgoTouch, motivation to work standing up several times a day increases.
A study by the German Institute for Health and Ergonomics (IGR) tested how often users change their position between sitting and standing when they are repeatedly reminded to do so. The results clearly show that an integrated reminder function leads to 74% more sit-stand actions.
The interactive interface of the Yaasa desks acts as a coach here, reminding you, providing feedback, and accompanying you throughout your workday. In addition to the reminder function, you can set personal goals per day and check them statistically to increase your dynamism at the workplace.
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Minimize effort in desk sharing
The dynamic change between different workplaces requires technological precision and speed. If teams work in a hybrid setup, setting up the workstation must not take even a minute.
Manual height adjustments create frustration and lead to ergonomics guidelines simply being ignored. This is exactly where many well-intentioned desk-sharing concepts fail in practice.
A height-adjustable desk with memory function immediately solves this logistical problem. Every user recalls their saved profiles in seconds without losing their mental focus. This reduced setup time is an essential building block for functioning, flexible office spaces.
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Digital height profiles for changing users through the ErgoTouch system
I significantly helped develop and shape the linear adjustment technology for the modern electric desk. This profound engineering knowledge now flows directly into the control units of our Yaasa desks.
Our proprietary ErgoTouch system was developed specifically for highly dynamic work environments, co-working spaces, and high-growth teams. It solves the fluctuation problem through intelligent storage functions:
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Digital height profiles: Intelligent storage spaces secure the exact ergonomic preferences of different users. The desk moves to the perfect position with millimeter precision.
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Zero-friction operation: No training, no manuals. The system is self-explanatory and minimizes the setup effort at shared desks to a minimum.
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Proprietary hardware & software: Tested from the ground up for longevity (up to 10-year warranty) at our R&D center in Graz. No unstable interfaces, just uncompromising manufacturer quality.
The result: Every colleague can immediately access their personally adjusted ergonomic office furniture in the morning. This ensures that ergonomics are actually used, resulting in no loss of concentration and no compromises regarding health.
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Absolute device safety through automatic movement and piezo collision protection
An electrically height-adjustable desk must prove absolute reliability and safety during continuous use. Convenient automatic movement moves the tabletop to the saved position with just a double click. However, this absolutely requires highly sensitive collision protection in the control unit.
The sensor detects resistance immediately and stops the tabletop's movement instantly. This reliably protects expensive hardware, chairs, or a mobile pedestal underneath from massive damage. At the same time, a solid steel frame ensures extreme stability and a very high load capacity in intensive everyday office life.
At the same time, our motors operate with such a low noise level that concentrated work in an open-space office is never disturbed.
Protection of IT infrastructure through integrated cable management during movement
The best ergonomics do not end with the right height adjustment. A desk that moves several times a day requires intelligent cable management. This is the only way to prevent power or network cables from becoming taut or even breaking when the desk is raised.
Our system safely bundles all supply lines in a spacious tray directly under the work surface. A practical USB port directly on the desk surface also provides power for end devices, without employees having to crawl under the desk. A shallow drawer also creates order and valuable legroom.
For a professional setup, we recommend flexibly adjustable monitor arms or a fixed monitor mount. These components noticeably relieve the neck and complete the workstation.
Longevity in continuous industrial operation through certified B2B equipment
We design office furniture for coworking spaces for the toughest conditions and changing loads. We offer surfaces that are aesthetically convincing while also being extremely scratch-resistant.
Whether classic white, robust laminate, high-quality oak décor, or sustainable bamboo – the tabletops easily withstand daily B2B wear and tear. Smooth movement on the floor is also supported by a suitable office chair and high-quality office chair casters for hard or soft floors.
Our conclusion for a measurable ROI through guaranteed ergonomics utilization
The memory function is far more than a convenient extra. It determines whether your team actually takes advantage of the health investment you’ve made. Cutting corners on controls risks having unused furniture and, in the long run, expensive health-related absences among your staff. Yaasa provides you with a well-thought-out, certified system for professional use.
We guarantee you absolute planning security with our manufacturer's warranty of up to 10 years. We deliver your office equipment on time to any location, even to your employees' home offices.
Benefit from our expertise and test your new ergonomic setup for 60 days completely risk-free.
Frequently asked questions about the desk memory function (FAQ)
Why is the memory function indispensable for desk sharing?
In desk sharing, people with completely different body dimensions share the same workstations. Without defined storage spaces, manual adjustment takes too much time and desks remain in a rigid position. The memory function guarantees that ergonomics are immediately accessible and usable.
How does Yaasa's integrated collision protection work?
The intelligent sensor in the control unit detects resistance within milliseconds while the tabletop is moving automatically. The system stops the movement immediately and moves the desk slightly in the opposite direction for safety. This prevents expensive damage to mobile pedestals, chairs, or installed IT infrastructure.
Are the electric motors too loud in an open-space office?
No. The high-precision adjustment technology, based on Walter Koch's engineering knowledge, is extremely quiet. The motors operate smoothly and with a minimal noise level, so colleagues in the open-plan office remain completely undisturbed.
Does Yaasa also offer the ErgoTouch system for third-party tabletops?
Yes, Yaasa offers professional desk frames without tabletops, which is ideal for planners and carpenters. The control unit, including memory switch and display, can be easily screwed onto individual materials such as solid oak or walnut. The technology remains uncompromisingly reliable even with heavy tabletops.
How does cable management support electric height adjustment?
An electrically height-adjustable desk moves daily, which puts conventional cable connections at risk. Our system safely carries all power and data cables in a flexible, spacious tray underneath the desktop. This prevents damage, minimizes IT downtime, and ensures a neat "clean desk" look.
Sources
Robelski, S., de Jong, J., Harth, V., & Mache, S. (2022). Analysis of ergonomic workplace features in coworking spaces. Prevention and Health Promotion, 17(2), 171–177.
LINAK. (n. d.). The effect of sit-stand reminders [Brochure]
