IN BETA
Professor Puddles is a posture-monitoring application designed to help users maintain a healthy posture while working on their laptops. The application utilizes the front camera of the laptop to track the user's posture from various angles, providing real-time feedback and notifications to encourage good posture habits.
- Real-time Posture Tracking: Professor Puddles continuously monitors the user's posture using the front camera of the laptop.
- Notification System: Receive on-screen notifications and a quack sound when the application detects poor posture, serving as a gentle reminder to adjust your sitting position.
- Verbal Warnings: If bad posture persists for 15 minutes, Professor Puddles will provide a verbal warning to emphasize further the importance of maintaining a healthy posture.
To use Professor Puddles, simply download the latest release from the Releases page and follow these steps:
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Run the Installer: Execute the provided installer to set up Professor Puddles on your system.
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Camera Setup: Ensure that your laptop's front camera is functional and unobstructed for accurate posture tracking.
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Launch Professor Puddles: Open the application to start monitoring your posture during work sessions. Click the settings icon in the top left then click new name. Type your name press enter and click close. Now click Start and you will be prompted to capture your "Ideal Posture." Stand upright in your ideal position while the timer counts down. After that, you are done! You can minimize the window.
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Receive Notifications: As you work, Professor Puddles will provide on-screen notifications for poor posture. Adjust your position accordingly.
- Windows 11
- Front-facing camera
If you'd like to contribute to Professor Puddles, please message me on discord.
This project is licensed under the MIT License.
- Built on the original 1st place winning project Professor Puddles
- Special thanks to Mediapipe.
- Inspired by the importance of maintaining good posture for overall well-being.