Research
Why these posture points matter
SitSense reads six scientifically validated posture landmarks. Each one is there because published research ties it to something people actually feel.
Interactive 3D posture analysis
Click a posture point to read what that landmark is and why it is measured.
Supporting scientific studies
- Lau et al. (2010)
Demonstrated the significant relationship between craniovertebral angle and neck pain, validating its use in posture evaluation.
- Ruivo et al. (2014)
Identified clear connections between cervical and shoulder posture angles and reported neck pain among adolescents, highlighting the relevance of these specific angles.
- Szeto et al. (2002)
Found substantial links between forward head posture, neck flexion, and shoulder positioning in office workers, associating these landmarks with work-related neck and shoulder discomfort.
Leaning on research-backed landmarks is what lets the feedback be specific rather than a general instruction to sit up straight.
Our original data reports
Beyond the published literature, we analyse our own first-party posture data — over 100,000 real readings from on-device webcam AI — and publish the findings with full methodology and downloadable datasets.
Flagship · 2026
The 2026 State of Posture Report
104,373 readings from 205 people. Poor posture more than quadruples after 30 minutes of sitting — and uneven shoulders, not tech neck, is the most-flagged problem.
Data report · 2026
State of Remote Work Posture 2026
What 76,000+ posture readings from remote workers reveal about when posture breaks down, and the most common alignment problems.
Every figure we publish is collected in the posture statistics library, with its source attached.