Ford assembly line uses mo-cap tech to build cars years ahead of time (video)

Years ago, Ford would have to physically build all the parts for a new vehicle, and only discover afterwards whether it was feasible to have humans assemble the contraption. Now, it relies on the same motion-capture systems used to shoot your favorite 3D movies and games to test the vehicle's construction in virtual reality, years before a single scrap of metal needs to be cut. IDG got to see the system in action at Ford's Assembly Ergonomics Lab in Michigan; you can find their report at the source link and a video after the break.

[Jordo1234 Posted May 27th 2010 5:56AM]

See games are good for progress.. stupid old people saying otherwise >_>

[me2ici Posted May 27th 2010 8:46AM]

@Jordo1234
Guess you have a problem with some old people. Perhaps, you don't want to grow old and just stay stupid.

I know plenty that play a pretty good game.

[DDragon Posted May 27th 2010 6:31AM]

Maybe they should hire real game designers to help. The Xbox 360 and project Natel look like they could put fords setup to shame.

[DJG Posted May 27th 2010 7:00AM]

How long until someone is caught testing a virtual exhaust pipe?!

[Inchigh Posted May 27th 2010 7:21AM]

@ DDragon

Xbox 360=Fail To be honest Pc's are miles ahead of the consoles.

And before you attempt to come back saying they rule... You don't see the US Air force with 1000+ Xbox's... Oh Yeh they Use PS3's...

[raredesign Posted May 27th 2010 8:40AM]

@Inchigh That has nothing to do with this post. Aside from that, the Air Force needed PS3's for HD rendering purposes, and since Sony sold each unit at a loss, it was a smart buy.
And what is this you are saying about PC vs Console? That is not a very intelligent argument, since five years ago when Xbox 360 was released, the architecture used was quite advanced. Not to mention, it "IS" PC architecture. You absolutely made no sense. What? Are we supposed to have upgradeable peripherals for consoles, so that when you want to buy a game, we have to read the system requirements? We simply read ONE system requirement and then enjoy the game. Have fun upgrading next month.

[Inchigh Posted May 27th 2010 12:02PM]

@raredesign Very Fair comment, and fair enough I never have looked at the back of a PC game. I think I’m one of the fortunate people lucky enough who don’t have to do that sort of thing as cash is not an option. But at the end of the day when it comes to PC vs. Consoles, from my point of view Pc’s will still win, as what builds consoles? Oh Yeh! Pc’s what/who writes the games “people on PC’s”

Plus I know this is totally off topic but also people on PC’s can also play a better, faster & smoother game. Also response times tend to be a-lot better too, but what is a shame the console market is growing and yes I think given time consoles will be more popular for people as they are more affordable and simpler to manage and setup etc. And in regards to upgrading next month not going to happen I’m safe for a few years yet.

Thanks.

[RefotSirk Posted May 27th 2010 1:28PM]

Anyone else think that the picture looks like a man's body with a dog head at first glance?

[Slick Posted May 27th 2010 4:18PM]

Bosch / 8020 extrusion for that interesting frame... interesting

[Slick Posted May 27th 2010 4:22PM]

@Slick

-its 8020

8020.net

really sweet stuff