Ford has recently put into testing a new, highly-advanced technology called EksoVest. The EksoVest, built in collaboration with Ekso Bionics, is an advanced vest that uses exoskeleton technology. The purpose of the vest is to give its user extra comfort and support. It doesn’t make the user superhuman; rather, it enables the worker to due the manual labor with more comfort and efficiency than they would without such a tool.
Ford has long been a leader in the technology of automobiles. The advanced design and structure of their vehicles has lead them to produce some of the best vehicles on the market. In fact, the Ford F-150 is the best-selling vehicle in the country, and it has been for over 30 years.
However, the technology that Ford has produced isn’t solely limited to its vehicles. The company has, over the years, developed outside technology for use by its employees. The EksoVest is just the most recent example of this. It shows Ford’s dedication to their employees. The company realizes that the tasks that Ford employees perform on the production line can be tedious and put a strain on their body.
This is why the EksoVest is such a big change for the company. Many Ford workers will raise their hands above their head to perform their job over 4,000 times a day. This can certainly put a strain on their body. A new technology like EksoVest can change a worker’s life, allowing them to complete the job without fear of injury. Though the vest is only in two facilities thus far, it could see an expansion very soon.