Car manufacturer Ford is to introduce exoskeleton vests to workers at one assembly plants around the world in a bid to reduce injuries. The higher they reach, the more support the system adds. Ford made The Ekso Bionics- will assist workers that reach overhead multiple times a day, offering passive support of five to 15 pounds . Workers used the vests for 86% of their shift in a successful trial at plants in Michigan , according to Ford technical expert Marty Smets .
Car manufacturer Ford is to introduce exoskeleton vests to workers at one assembly plants around the world in a bid to reduce injuries. Ford made The Ekso Bionics- will assist workers that reach overhead multiple times a day, offering passive support of five to 15 pounds . Workers used the vests for 86% of their shift in a successful trial at plants in Michigan , according to Ford technical expert Marty Smets .