A stand device for arranging in an operating room and for locally moving a medical device can incorporate a braking device having at least one brake to adjust a degree of freedom of movement of the medical device or a support system holding the device, wherein the stand device can further comprise a control device connected to the braking device to evaluate an external force acting on the stand device or a movement caused by the external force and configured to control the braking device and to adjust the degree of freedom of movement. The medical device can be moved without operating a switch/pushbutton. Furthermore, the disclosure relates to control devices and a methods for positioning the medical device.