Archelis to Exhibit Assist Suits at the 67th Japan Ergonomics Society Conference, Proposing Strain Reduction for Standing Jobs

Archelis Inc. (Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture; Co-CEOs Katsuhiko Saho and Hideyuki Fujisawa) will exhibit at the symposium 'Gather! Ergonomic Products Symposium - Turning On-site Challenges into Shapes, and Towards Social Implementation-' during the 67th Japan Ergonomics Society Conference. The event will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at the Takiko Campus of Nagoya City University. Archelis will demonstrate the 'Archelis FX Stick', an assist suit that reduces the load on the legs and lower back during standing tasks; the 'Stabi Half', a new chair that supports standing postures; and a beta version of its 'Data Analysis Platform' currently under development, introducing them through free discussions with attendees.

Amidst a growing labor shortage and aging population, there is a demand in manufacturing and service sectors for both the reduction of physical strain caused by continuous standing and the quantitative measurement of its effectiveness. At this symposium, which gathers ergonomics experts and practitioners, the company will present its three pillars of workplace environment improvement—wearable assist suits, stationary devices, and data analysis—as part of its efforts to turn on-site challenges into tangible solutions and lead them to social implementation.

◾️Background
Previously, companies considering the introduction of assist suits voiced the need for both qualitative bodily sensation and quantitative evidence, stating, 'We want to know in which processes and to what extent it is effective,' 'It is difficult to judge effectiveness solely on subjective user evaluations,' and 'We want to continuously verify the effects even after introduction.'

The Japan Ergonomics Society is an academic organization that returns ergonomic knowledge to industry and society. The 67th Conference will feature introductions of good practice cases, as well as short pitches and booth exhibitions of products and services by companies and research institutions, bringing together the intersection of ergonomics-based product development and social implementation. Through exhibiting in Part 2, the 'Products Symposium', Archelis will directly deliver its standing work support technology and evaluation methods to academic and industry stakeholders.

◾️Overview of Exhibition at the 67th Japan Ergonomics Society Conference
Event Overview
67th Japan Ergonomics Society Conference
Dates: May 23 (Sat) - May 24 (Sun), 2026
Venue: Takiko Campus, Nagoya City University (Mizuho Ward, Nagoya City)
Organizer: Japan Ergonomics Society, 67th Conference Executive Committee

Project Overview
Conference Planning Symposium Part 2 'Ergonomic Products Symposium'
Date & Time: May 23 (Sat), 2026, 14:40 - 16:30
Venue: Around the Entrance Hall, Building 2, Takiko Campus
Booth: Booth No. 5 (Part 2 Products Symposium)
Exhibition Content: 'Archelis FX Stick' assist suit / Stabi series / Data Analysis Platform (Beta version)

◾️Exhibition Highlight 1: 'Archelis FX Stick' Assist Suit
This assist suit reduces the strain on the legs and lower back during prolonged standing and semi-crouching tasks by wearing it on the legs and supporting body weight with the shins and thighs. Features include the ability to walk, stand, and move while wearing it, requiring no power source, and adjustability according to body type. It is a lightweight stick type with an improved foot structure for standing work involving movement. Since its launch in August 2022, it has been adopted in both manufacturing (welding, inspection, assembly, etc.) and medical fields, including surgery.

◾️Exhibition Highlight 2: New Standing Chair 'Stabi Half'
A standing work device that does not require wearing and is simply placed at the feet. By leaning on it, body weight is distributed, reducing the load on the soles of the feet, legs, and lower back. When using the Stabi Half, a reduction of approximately 33% in load on the soles of the feet has been confirmed (company measurement data). It is suitable for environments where chairs are difficult to place, such as manufacturing lines, logistics, and retail cash registers.

◾️Exhibition Highlight 3: Data Analysis Platform (Development Beta Version)
A platform currently under development by the company that aims to visualize the strain-reducing effects in standing jobs and task suitability through sensor data and proprietary AI motion analysis. Building on the measurement and analysis knowledge cultivated through the 'Quick Diagnosis Service' launched in January 2024, development is progressing toward providing data analysis via cloud and web applications.

Positioning at this exhibition: It is currently a development beta version, not a final product, and the booth will feature demonstrations to introduce the concept and usage image. Details such as the release date will be announced once finalized.

◾️About Archelis
Archelis is a support device brand dedicated to standing work, with the mission of 'updating standing work worldwide.' It uses technology and design to free people from the physical strain of standing postures.