ITOKI and Matsuo Laboratory Analyze the Relationship Between Purpose of Movement and Productivity in ABW Offices by Job Type
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ITOKI and Matsuo Laboratory jointly analyzed the relationship between employee movement behavior and productivity metrics in an ABW office setting across 945 employees. Findings reveal that active, purpose-driven movement enhances productivity, to be presented at JSAI 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is an ABW office?
- A: An office that allows employees to choose workspaces based on tasks—such as focus, collaboration, or information processing—without fixed desks.
- Q: What is active movement?
- A: Movement not tied to scheduled meetings; employees proactively choose locations based on their current work needs.
- Q: Which job types benefit from active movement?
- A: Sales/service (non-routine) and administrative (routine) roles showed a positive correlation between active movement and productivity.
- Q: How was the data collected?
- A: Location data from 945 employees was collected anonymously via BLE beacons and meeting reservation systems over one month in December 2025.
- Q: Where will this research be presented?
- A: At the 2026 National Conference of the Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence (JSAI 2026).