The best laptop stands can be super useful if you’re sitting hunched over a laptop all day. That said, they’re often little more than simple stands that remain in place. But what if there was a laptop stand that could do more? Lenovo is attempting to answer that question with an innovative concept device.
During IFA 2025, the company unveiled the Lenovo Smart Motion Concept, which goes beyond simply elevating your laptop. I also got to briefly check it out during a pre-IFA event held in New York City. I’m a big fan of laptop stands, and use one both at home and at the office. Needless to say, this concept is something that’s right up my alley.
This multi-directional laptop stand concept utilizes three motors to move up, down, and side to side. The system integrates with a laptop’s camera, microphone and speakers to deliver auto-facial tracking, voice control and optimal ergonomics. An AI ring is also included to enable gesture control of the PC stand’s rotation.
Having the laptop follow your face can be useful for virtual classes or presentations where you want to show something to whoever you’re engaging with while remaining in frame. It can track where you’re going and adjust accordingly. However, based on what I saw, the stand seems to rotate between 120 to 180 degrees, so it definitely has a limit.
A rotating laptop stand would be cool on its own, but this concept also features a slew of ports on its side for good measure. Port selection isn’t finalized, but the device I saw had an HDMI port, an Ethernet port, two USB-A ports and a pair of DisplayPorts. The concept’s stand isn’t that wide or thick, and won’t take up much space on your desk.
Like the “Lenovo ThinkBook VertiFlex Concept” I also saw, there’s no guarantee that the Lenovo Smart Motion Concept will ever see the light of day. That said, it would be interesting to check out a finalized model and test it in the real world. Regardless, I applaud Lenovo for always thinking outside the proverbial box. This concept certainly exemplifies that spirit.
