‘Sit’ While Standing? This Exoskeleton Lets You Do Just That

Japanese startup Archelis has developed a device for anyone who is required to stand for hours on end.

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00:00Have you ever wanted to take a load off, but you weren't really in a position to sit down?

00:06Well, Japan-based startup Arkellis may have developed a solution for exactly that.

00:11A mechanical exoskeleton meant to relieve leg and back pain in those who must stand

00:15for long periods of time.

00:16The tech was recently shown off at the online-only 2021 Consumer Electronics Show.

00:20They're calling it the Arkellis FX device, and it works by strapping onto a user's legs

00:25and dispersing body weight onto the shins and thighs, more or less allowing a wearer

00:29to sit while in a standing position.

00:31Something they say could be invaluable to those like factory workers and surgeons who

00:35are required to stand for hours upon hours at a time.

00:38The whole device weighs in at only around four and a half pounds, and the wearer is

00:41able to walk and move around freely while wearing it.

00:44But maybe the best part?

00:45It's entirely mechanical and requires no electricity to power it.

00:49The device's name comes from the Japanese word for walkable chair, and yeah, we can

00:53see why.

00:54The Arkellis FX is set to go on sale this month, retailing for around $5,000 per unit.