Lexus Relies On One-Handed Origami Skills To Qualify Assembly Line Technicians

But the ability to create an origami cat, one-handed, with a non-dominant hand is a critical first step in the training process for stitching the instrument panel of the ’16 Lexus ES.

“Not only do you (have to) fold the (yellow) cat, you can’t have any of the white sides showing. If any of it is white, you don’t pass,” says Rob Lofton, a digitally dexterous former collegiate linebacker-turned-certified stitcher for the ’16 Lexus ES sedan assembled here.

Yonder7 - 4/11/2016 2:48:22 PM

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A lot may think that it is very stupid....but you have to see the smallest details on a Lexus....then you will discover that the devil is on the details...the manufacture of that car is impressive.

PUGPROUD - 4/11/2016 5:36:37 PM

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On the other hand (fill in the blank)!

MDarringer - 4/11/2016 8:35:52 PM

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Bullspit meter pegged @Lexus.

TheSteve - 4/11/2016 11:17:31 PM

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This test comes in handy for building cars that look like they were designed by one-handed Origami artists.

Sciros - 4/11/2016 11:47:36 PM

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Don't worry, if you totally cock up the origami part of the interview, and ESPECIALLY if you totally cock it up, you can go work for Infiniti.

W208 - 4/12/2016 6:59:45 AM

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"Do you not want to be replaced with a machine? No? Okay, then domo arigato misuta roboto!!!"

Dr550 - 4/12/2016 5:07:42 PM

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How does Infiniti test, shadow puppets. Watch "How Its Made" for Bentley and Rolls Royce. Two year apprenticeship for leather, wood, and metal working.

MDarringer - 4/12/2016 8:01:07 PM

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apples to oranges, pointless comparison.

Dr550 - 4/12/2016 8:11:21 PM

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I am taking about craftsmanship. Not comparing Lexus to Bentley or RR.

MDarringer - 4/12/2016 8:57:00 PM

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Still you persist in trying to be "right" when what you said was pointless. #sad

Dr550 - 4/13/2016 12:30:40 AM

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Opinions are like a $3 bill. Yours are a $6 bill. All worthless.