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SmartDesk

The physical learning environment.

Built — Prototype
The problem

Bring computing into the classroom.

Traditional computer access can require separate rooms, furniture, space, security and infrastructure most schools don't have spare. SmartDesk explores a different approach: put secure, purpose-built computing directly into the desk a learner already sits at.

Product architecture
  • Work surface
  • Secure equipment compartment
  • Display
  • Keyboard / mouse
  • Raspberry Pi computing system
  • Cable management
  • Ventilation
  • Service access
  • Storage
Design principles

Affordable. Durable. Manufacturable.

Affordable

Durable

Repairable

Secure

Modular

Manufacturable

Public-school ready

Furniture-compatible

Refurbishment strategy

Start with the desks already in the room.

Where practical, SmartDesk reuses existing school desk frames rather than requiring every classroom to buy completely new furniture — lowering cost and cutting waste.

Current hardware

Raspberry Pi-based computing Built

The early prototype uses Raspberry Pi-based computing. Raspberry Pi is the starting hardware platform — not the permanent identity of Smart School.

Future hardware

Where the hardware goes next.

Purpose-built SBC AI-capable computing Custom display Custom power system Custom enclosure Classroom sensors Educational peripherals
Proposed Pilot

See the proposed 20-desk classroom.

Fund the Pilot
Part of one platform
SmartDesk SmartDesk OS Stardy Buddy Ditema Tsa Dinoko SmartDesk Hub