Utilizing 'VP-Ergono' for posture improvement at a construction site with a 14% incidence rate of lower back pain.
Case study on the use of "VP-Ergono" in improving work load and equipment environment in the construction industry.
In the construction industry, which is also experiencing aging, the number of cases of low back pain accounts for 14% of all industries, and it is anticipated that this will continue to increase. By introducing VP-Ergono, which is believed to be underutilized on-site for task evaluation, it will become easy to analyze and detect potential health hazards early. This will lead to improvements in creating a healthy and sustainable work environment. Without putting pressure on daily operations, real-time improvements in work posture can be expected through easy and speedy evaluations powered by AI. ↓↓ Here is a video introducing case studies of utilization in manufacturing and construction sites. ■ About Load Analysis "Visualizing the analyzed load values in an easy-to-understand manner" Instead of asking "how much load is it?" when taking a posture with "high load" during a series of work motions or when continuing such actions, we analyze and display it according to the improvement requirements of the OWAS method with a four-level evaluation of "how harmful it is." "Analyzing the load on each joint for comprehensive judgment" We analyze the load on the ten major joints of the human body and assess the load conditions felt strongly during work as "back," "upper limbs," and "lower limbs." This is displayed as an easy-to-understand indicator for comprehensive improvement requirements.
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■Operating Environment Operating OS: Windows 10 (64bit) / Windows 11 Operating PC: - CPU: Core i7-7700 or equivalent performance or higher - Memory: 32GB or more - GPU: Recommended operating environment: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or equivalent performance or higher Required operating environment: NVIDIA GPU with a minimum of 6GB VRAM - CUDA: CUDA-compatible NVIDIA graphics driver (522.06 or later) Number of available cameras: Only one camera can be used for real-time analysis.
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■Basic Package 【Purchase Price】798,000 yen (excluding tax) 【Product Contents】 - VP-Ergono software - VP-Ergono product key for 1 PC A DVD containing the software/manual/other accompanying files will be mailed. *The product key will be issued separately and sent. ■Additional Options and Services 【This Product + Recommended PC Set】 - Sale: 1,198,000 yen (excluding tax) ~ - Rental: 175,000 yen (excluding tax) / month 【Offline Operation USB Dongle Key】100,000 yen (excluding tax)
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VP-Ergono has received positive feedback across a wide range of industries, including production, manufacturing, logistics, and agriculture. Improving posture during work leads to various benefits such as increased work efficiency, maintenance of worker health, and the establishment of an ergonomic environment. When making inquiries, we will respond to customer requests based on our achievements and examples. Additionally, Next System has numerous development achievements and products in AI and XR (AR/VR/MR), allowing us to propose various approaches beyond this product. Please feel free to contact us. ■ Next System Website https://www.next-system.com ■ Product List https://www.next-system.com/product/ ■ Development Examples https://www.next-system.com/solution/ ■ Inquiry Information https://www.next-system.com/contact/
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■About the OWAS Method The OWAS method is an analysis technique for measuring postures, developed in Finland to address issues related to working postures. It is utilized as a major international system, as it has established evaluation criteria that can be used to assess the overall workload on workers. However, there were some issues when evaluating, such as: - Classification by human hands takes time and effort - Results can vary depending on the evaluator's know-how and intuition Our product solves these problems by using AI to automatically analyze the worker's load and provide quantitative automatic evaluations.
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■Usage Scenarios in Manufacturing Industry "Improvement of Workload and Equipment Environment on Production Lines" The workload of tasks on production lines can vary among workers, even for the same task. By obtaining specific metrics through VP-Ergono, it becomes possible to evaluate whether excessive loads are being placed on workers due to awkward postures. Additionally, based on the data obtained from VP-Ergono, you can utilize ergonomic perspectives to adjust the height of work tables and chairs, thereby improving the work environment. This helps minimize the workload during tasks, prevent workplace accidents, and contribute to the maintenance of workers' health.
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■Usage Scenarios in the Construction Industry "Discovering Health Risk and Easy Posture Improvement" In the construction industry, which is also experiencing an aging workforce, the incidence of lower back pain accounts for 14% of all industries and is expected to continue to rise. By introducing VP-Ergono, which is believed to be underutilized in on-site evaluations, it becomes easy to analyze and detect potential health risks early. This leads to improvements in creating a healthy and sustainable working environment. Without disrupting daily operations, real-time posture improvement can be expected through quick and easy evaluations powered by AI.
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■Usage Scenarios in the Logistics Industry "Addressing Invisible Risks and Protecting Workers' Health" In the logistics industry, where tasks can impose sudden physical strain, the accumulation of daily workloads can lead to significant health issues. Because the tasks may not be complex, differences in individual posture can arise, leading to considerable disparities over time. By analyzing work postures in various situations and providing guidance on safe working postures, we can mitigate the occurrence of previously overlooked invisible risks and contribute to protecting workers' health.
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■Usage Scenarios in the Service Industry "The Ripple Effect of Quality Improvement through Improved Work Posture" In everyday scenes, the burden of work posture is often left unaddressed. In the service industry, there are many situations where the same posture is maintained while performing the same tasks, but there are not many companies that are working on improvements. This is largely due to the significant burden on companies in terms of establishing benchmark standards and securing personnel for analysis. By implementing a system that clearly displays evaluations and improving the work environment for staff, it is expected that customer service quality will improve through the retention of experienced employees and the reduction of workload.
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Under the corporate vision of "Turning dreams into reality and creating the future," we are developing cutting-edge systems and providing services through the fusion of the latest technologies (AI, XR) and content (3DCG, Movies, Music). Our uniquely developed posture analysis AI engine, "VisionPose," has already been provided to over 400 companies in Japan and is utilized in sports motion analysis, rehabilitation walking analysis, work analysis of factory workers, and entertainment-related motion capture, among others. (Examples of implementation) - Provided VisionPose to Toyota's walking assist robot "Welwalk WW-2000." - Provided VisionPose to Avex's dance skill scoring smartphone app "Dance COMMUNE." Additionally, we can perform time-series behavior analysis and abnormal behavior analysis by incorporating time-series analysis to analyze a series of movements. Furthermore, we apply ergonomic evaluations for work load analysis. Our AR signage "Kinesys" has been implemented in over 100 companies in Japan and is used for virtual fitting and interaction services.