Trying to capitalize on the huge success of James Cameron’s blockbuster movie Avatar, American manufacturer Ford announced yesterday it too uses similar technologies as those used for the movie to better design its cars. In fact, Ford uses motion-capture software as those used by Avatar, Lord of the Rings, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs and Polar Express to improve ergonomics and virtual manufacturing.
Just like in the movies, we hook people up with sensors to understand exactl… (read more)