Elastic Waist PHES1
Agile waist-assisted support for bending-intensive work, selected through ergonomics and validated through real workplace use.
Soft trunk support for demanding manual work.
The Elastic Waist PHES1 is a passive harness exoskeleton suit designed to support selected work involving forward bending, trunk flexion and physically demanding manual tasks. It is suitable for organisations exploring wearable support as part of a broader ergonomics improvement strategy.
IEH recommends using PHES1 as part of a structured suitability review, including task assessment, worker fit review, pilot validation and training before wider deployment.
Built for mobility, adjustability and practical daily use.
PHES1 is intended for work settings where employees need support during bending-intensive tasks while maintaining freedom of movement.
Elastic Waist PHES1 — Waist Assisted Exoskeleton.
Passive Harness Exoskeleton Suit — Soft
PHES1 is a new type of industrial exoskeleton that enhances the wearer’s productivity and reduces pressure and torsion on the L5/S1 disc area when the wearer bends their back. Through ergonomic and structural design, the user’s strength and freedom of action are supported.
Original application profile
Industry: Automotive production lines / Warehouses / Nursing / Caregiving / Other applicable environments
Average working hours: 8–10 hours
Working conditions: Prolonged bending and physically demanding tasks
Applicable body weight: 40–80 kg
Applicable height: 155–185 cm
Product weight: Approx. 1.1 kg
Carton packing specifications: 48 cm × 30 cm × 14 cm
Warranty: 1 year
Designed for selected work where bending demand is a key concern.
Warehouses
For selected picking, handling and bending tasks where mobility remains important.
Automotive production
For repetitive production tasks involving forward flexion or sustained trunk postures.
Nursing and caregiving
For selected caregiving-related tasks subject to proper risk assessment and work review.
Prolonged bending
For work involving repeated forward bending and physically demanding trunk movement.
Practical features for industrial deployment.
PHES1 is designed to be adjustable, wearable and compatible with practical work needs. Final suitability should still be confirmed through task review and pilot testing.
- Adjustable shoulder strap, belt and chest strap for different users.
- Can be combined with selected safety slings, reflective vests and labour-protection products where compatibility is confirmed.
- Flexible and breathable materials designed to reduce scratching or interference during work.
- Designed for quick wearing and removal.
- Waterproof and dust-proof material selection for selected work environments.
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Choose the support configuration according to the task.
The PHES1 model provides elastic waist-assisted support. PHES2 adds a detachable reinforced hand grip for tasks where additional control, balance or support may be useful.
| Model | Positioning | Key Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Elastic Waist PHES1 | Soft waist-assisted support for bending-intensive work. | Approx. 1.1 kg; focused on agile trunk support. |
| Elastic Waist with Strong Hand PHES2 | Enhanced support option for tasks requiring added stability or control. | Detachable reinforced hand grip; approx. 1.5 kg. |
Deploy through assessment, not assumption.
PHES1 should be considered as part of a broader ergonomics control strategy. It should not replace proper work design, engineering controls, safe work procedures or worker training.
Before wider deployment, IEH can support task and posture screening, worker fit review, pilot validation, wearing guidance and post-pilot recommendations.
- Task and posture screening
- Worker fit and comfort review
- Pilot trial and feedback collection
- Training on wearing, adjustment and limitations
- Post-pilot recommendation before scale-up
Find out whether PHES1 suits your work.
The right exoskeleton, implemented the right way, can support sustainable work performance and help organisations manage physically demanding tasks more responsibly.
- Ergonomics-led selection
- Real-work pilot validation
- Fit, comfort and worker acceptance review
Note: Product suitability depends on the task, worker, work environment, PPE, existing controls and safe work procedures. Final deployment should be assessed before use.
Elastic Waist – PHES1
Waist Assisted Exoskeleton
Passive Harness Exoskeleton Suit-SOFT
PHES1 is a new type of industrial exoskeleton that significantly enhances the wearer’s productivity and reduces the pressure and torsion on the L5/S1 disc area when the wearer bends their back. Through reasonable ergonomics and structural design, the user’s strength and freedom of action are greatly enhanced.
Industry: Automotive production lines / Warehouses / Nursing / Caregiving / Other applicable environments
Average working hours: 8–10 hours
Working conditions: Prolonged bending and physically demanding tasks
Applicable body weight: 40-80kg
Applicable height: 155-185cm
The weight of the product: Approx. 1.1kg
Carton packing specifications: 48cm*30cm*14cm
Warranty: 1 year
Elastic Waist with Strong Hand – PHES2
Designed with an additional reinforced hand grip, this version provides enhanced support and stability during use. The strong hand attachment offers improved control and assistance, making it suitable for tasks that require added strength, balance, or support. The hand grip is detachable during actual use, allowing users to adapt it to their specific working environment. The weight of the product is approximately 1.5kg. The other details are the same as PHES1.
Details
- Can be combined with safety slings, reflective vests and other engineering labour insurance products；
- The length of the shoulder strap, belt and chest strap can be adjusted to suit the user’s different height and weight；
- Reduces the average pressure and torque of the intervertebral disc L5/S1 area by 50%；
- Waterproof and dust-proof by custom material selection；
- It can be quickly put on or taken off in 1 minute.
- Use flexible, breathable materials so that workers and other objects will not be scratched during work.
