Body Tracking Technology Comes to Ford Assembly Line
VALENCIA, Spain—Advanced body tracking technology commonly used by athletes to improve their performance is now being deployed at a Ford engine assembly facility here. In collaboration with the Instituto Biomecánica de Valencia, Ford developed sensor-embedded suits that are designed to improve worker posture and enhance safety.
Fifteen movement tracking light sensors in each suit are connected to a wireless detection unit. Four motion-tracking cameras, similar to the devices associated with computer game consoles, are trained on each employee to monitor work movements, with special attention given to upper body motion.