Ford uses bouncy balls to simulate the harsh conditions and constant movement auto parts endure when they're being transported around the globe from manufacturing to assembly plants

Ford does this at its Shipping Equipment Design and Test Center near Dearborn

https://fordauthority.com/2025/12/ford-uses-bouncy-balls-to-study-auto-parts-durability

This is cute, but, why don't they drive around Detroit, or from Cleveland to Chicago instead? Wanna see what the problems are? Get on the road, out of the office. Get real