Technological advances and
creative engineering solutions are
now allowing us to ensure that our
workers are performing to the best
of their ability, and that the burden
of their work is minimised.
“At Nissan we believe innovation
should transform not only the way
people drive but also how they live.
With technology bringing value
to our customers, it is only right
our employees benefit as we work
to improve working conditions,”
says Lluís Sellarès, Production
Engineering Manager at NMISA’s
assembly plant in the Zona Franca.
“We are very pleased to be part of
a landmark project for the industry
which serves as a launchpad for
upscaling ergonomic support of
manufacturing roles across our
plants.”
The Government of Catalonia’s
Catalan Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health (ICSSL) has
reviewed the tests carried out in
these first two stages. The project
will reach its final conclusion by
the end of 2019, with potential for
integration into the Zona Franca
production line process
and in other plants
thereafter.
In another example,
“At Nissan we
believe innovation
should transform not only
the way people drive but
also how they live. With
technology bringing value
to our customers, it is only
right our employees
benefit as we work
to improve working
in wearable robotic
technologies that support
workers in their jobs, the
MATE passive technology
exoskeleton, which does not
require batteries or motors,
provides postural support that
follows the movements of the arms
without resistance or misalignment.
This generates a 30% reduction in
stress on the main shoulder muscles.
Designed by Comau in
collaboration with workers in order
to meet their needs, the exoskeleton
can support them in many sectors,
including construction, domestic
appliances, agriculture, services
and automotive. The benefits for
the worker, such as improved
workplace comfort, reduced
muscle fatigue and, consequently,
improved quality of work, are
combined with indirect benefits for
the whole of society, starting with
the welfare of the workforce by
companies.
For example, in
wearable robotic
technologies that
support workers in
their jobs, the MATE
passive technology
exoskeleton, which
does not require
batteries or motors,
provides postural support
that follows the movements of
the arms without resistance or
misalignment. This generates a
30% reduction in stress on the
main shoulder muscles. Designed
by Comau in collaboration with
workers in order to meet their
needs, the exoskeleton can
support them in many sectors,
including construction, domestic
appliances, agriculture, services
and automotive. The benefits for
the worker, such as improved
workplace comfort, reduced
muscle fatigue and, consequently,
improved quality of work, are
combined with indirect benefits for
the whole of society, starting with
the welfare of the workforce by
companies.
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