Video: These Exoskeletons Could Prevent Worker Injury

In this video a Ford factory in Michigan is beta-testing an exoskeleton vest on select employees to reduce workplace injuries.

Dec 29, 2017

The latest wave of exoskeletons are being tested in automobile factories, with the hopes of preventing injury, and can even allow paralyzed people to walk. Check out this video from The Verge where they visit a Ford factory in Michigan that is beta-testing an exoskeleton vest on select employees to reduce workplace injuries.

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