Did you know that cars were a luxury until Henry Ford made them a means of transportation accessible to everyone?
Henry Ford did not invent the automobile, but he changed history by making it accessible to millions of people. With his innovative vision, he revolutionized the industry with mass production, enabling the Ford Model T to reach more families and transforming the way we work, move and live.
In this module, we will explore his life and legacy: from his early days as a mechanic to the creation of the first efficient assembly line, which reduced costs and changed the way the world produced. We will learn about automotive engineering, the impact of the automobile on society, workers’ rights, and how automation and robotics are shaping the future of the industry.
Join us to discover how one man with big ideas accelerated modernity and marked a before and after in the history of production and mobility.
Character Curiosities
- ⚙️ The first assembly line factory – Before Ford, cars were made one at a time. His method reduced production time from 12 hours to just 90 minutes.
- 💰 Paid more to improve productivity – Ford implemented a $5 a day wage in 1914, double what was paid in other factories.
- 🏎️ Loved speed – In his youth, he designed and raced race cars to test his mechanical innovations.
