These are mechanized gloves – exoskeletons -- that help workers gain a stronger grasp on tools, or else operate in reverse to help workers who have trouble opening some fingers on their hands to grasp tools.
The EksoVest is used on Ford assembly lines. The upper-body exoskeletal tool is designed by a partnership between Ford and California-based Ekso Bionics. The wearable technology is a tool-handling exoskeleton. The EksoVest is an upper body exoskeleton that elevates and supports a worker's arms to assist them with tasks ranging from chest height to overhead. It’s lightweight and low profile, making it comfortable to wear while enabling freedom of motion. Each arm can provide between 5 to 15 lb. of support per arm.