Improving work efficiency and maintaining health starts with improving posture! We visualize the physical burden using the OWAS method and AI.
"VP-Ergono" is an ergonomic evaluation system that automatically analyzes work load from video using AI. It adopts the internationally recognized posture assessment method "OWAS" as its evaluation criterion. By replacing subjective evaluations made by human eyes with quantitative assessments by AI, it enables the visualization of load, making it immediately applicable in workplaces where improvements in work posture and labor environment are required. ■ About Load Analysis "The analyzed load values are standardized and displayed clearly." Instead of asking "how much load is there?" when a "high-load posture" is taken during a series of work movements or maintained continuously, it analyzes and displays the degree of harm based on the improvement requirements of the "OWAS" method using a four-level evaluation. "It analyzes the load on each joint for comprehensive judgment." It analyzes the load on ten major joints of the human body and assesses the load conditions felt strongly during work as "back," "upper limbs," and "lower limbs." It presents this in an easily understandable indicator for overall improvement requirements. ■ Features - Supports real-time video analysis and video analysis - No specialized equipment needed; just a PC and camera are sufficient - Analysis results can be saved as CSV data
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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 your 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 posture measurement developed in Finland to address issues related to working postures. It is used to evaluate the overall workload of workers, and since evaluation criteria have been established, it is utilized as a major international system. 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 resolves these issues by using AI to automatically analyze the worker's load and provide quantitative automatic evaluations.
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■Usage Scenarios in Manufacturing Industry "Improving Workload and Equipment Environment on Production Lines" The workload of tasks on the production line 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 workbenches 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 facing an aging workforce, the incidence of lower back pain accounts for 14% of all industries and is expected to increase in the future. By introducing VP-Ergono, which is believed to be rarely used for task evaluation on-site, it becomes easy to analyze and early detect potential health risks. This leads to improvements in creating a healthy and sustainable working environment. Without putting pressure on daily operations, real-time improvements in work posture 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 instantaneous burdens, daily stress can accumulate and lead to serious health issues. Because the tasks are not complex, differences in individual posture can arise, leading to significant 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 the health of workers.
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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 tasks are performed in the same posture, but few companies are actively 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 displays clear 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 by integrating the latest technologies (AI, XR) with content (3DCG, Movies, Music). Our proprietary posture analysis AI engine, "VisionPose," has already been provided to over 400 companies in Japan and is utilized for sports motion analysis, rehabilitation gait analysis, work analysis of factory workers, and motion capture in the entertainment sector. (Examples of implementation) - Provided VisionPose to Toyota Motor Corporation for their walking assist robot "Welwalk WW-2000." - Provided VisionPose to Avex for their dance skill scoring smartphone app "Dance COMMUNE." Additionally, we can perform time-series behavior analysis and anomaly behavior analysis by incorporating time-series analysis to analyze a series of movements. Furthermore, it is applied to work load analysis through ergonomic evaluation. Our AR signage "Kinesys" has been implemented in over 100 companies in Japan and is used for virtual fitting and interaction services.