Waching daily Aug 3 2018

Ford is pioneering the use of body tracking technology

in its Valencia engine assembly plant in Spain.

That's usually used by athletes to enhance technique.

Used by coaches and computer game makers

to unlock the potential of sports stars in the real world ...

or on screen.

Ford is using it to design less physically stressful workstations

for enhanced manufacturing quality.

The suit is equipped with motion tracking sensors

that follow head,

neck, shoulder and limb movements.

Four special cameras follow the user

and then create a 3d animation.

Which is used by specially trained economists

to help employees align their posture correctly.

Measurements captured by the system,

such as an employees height or arm length ...

are used to design workstations

to better fit employees.

Small changes for the employee in a work station

improves the comfort during the day.

Makes a big difference and a big improvement in their lives.

The company is considering further rollout

to its other European manufacturing facilities.