Off-Grid Module 'WEAZER' Expands as Medical Facility for Depopulated Areas in Japan and Globally

Off-Grid Module 'WEAZER' Expands as Medical Facility for Depopulated Areas in Japan and Globally

In April 2026, ARTH Co., Ltd. (ARTH) established "WEAZER MEDICAL," a new company specializing in the development, manufacturing, and sale of medical facilities, leveraging the technology of the 100% off-grid module "WEAZER," which self-supplies electricity and water using only natural energy.

### Background: The Growing Social Challenge of 'Medical and Infrastructure Disparity'

Domestically in Japan, fiscal constraints in local governments are hindering infrastructure investment. It is projected that by 2040, approximately 41% of water pipes will have exceeded their useful life. Additionally, the disparity in physician access between urban and rural areas has widened to nearly twofold, raising concerns about the collapse of regional healthcare.

Globally, approximately 2 billion people live without stable power supply, facing life-threatening issues such as surgeries in low-light conditions and the inability to refrigerate vaccines.

### From 'Living Infrastructure' to 'Social Infrastructure'

ARTH has previously deployed its off-grid unit "WEAZER" as "living infrastructure" substituting for mains water, gas, and electricity. The new company redefines medical facilities as "social infrastructure," integrating advanced DX medical technology into the WEAZER platform to provide high-level care anywhere on Earth.

**Key Features:** - **100% Off-Grid:** Operates independently of existing utilities, enabling deployment in remote villages, disaster-stricken areas, and developing nations. - **DX Remote Diagnosis:** Utilizes AI and remote diagnostic technology to enable high-level diagnosis and prevention without the physical presence of a doctor. - **Sustainable Support:** Designed with potential use in Official Development Assistance (ODA) and SDG-related healthcare in mind.

### First Project: Scheduled Opening in West Izu in Spring 2027

Having acquired land in the West Izu area of Shizuoka Prefecture, the project is being promoted in partnership with Yoshida Co., Ltd. The facility consists of a "Medical Block" and a "Lodging Block."

- **Medical Block:** Equipped with state-of-the-art DX medical devices and AI health services, serving as a showroom for next-generation medical models. - **Lodging Block:** Focused on "well-being," it provides self-care functions for guests. Furthermore, it functions as a disaster evacuation shelter for local residents, providing stable energy and water supply during power outages or water service interruptions.