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Active Safety Systems
Advanced vehicle technologies are designed to prevent accidents by actively detecting and responding to potential hazards. These systems…
Active Safety Testing
Evaluation of a vehicle’s active safety systems to assess their effectiveness in preventing accidents. This testing involves simulated…
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
Technologies designed to enhance vehicle safety and driving convenience by assisting the driver in detecting and responding to…
Aerospace ATD
A human-like crash test dummy designed to evaluate safety, ergonomics, and impact forces in aerospace environments. It is…
Anthropometric Data
Anthropometric data are measurements and characteristics of the human body, such as height, weight, limb lengths, and joint…
Anthropomorphic Test Device (ATD)
A human-like crash test dummy is used to measure impact forces, injury risks, and safety performance in crash…
Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
A safety system that automatically detects potential collisions and applies the brakes if the driver does not react…
Avatars
Are digital representations of human bodies, used in simulations, virtual environments, and design applications. They help visualize body…
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BioRID (Biofidelic Rear Impact Dummy) ATD
A specialized crash test dummy designed to simulate human neck and spine movement in rear-impact collisions. It is…
Body Measurement Database
A collection of anthropometric measurements representing diverse human body sizes and shapes. Used in crash test dummy design…
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Collision Avoidance Testing
Evaluates a vehicle’s ability to detect and prevent potential crashes using sensors, braking, and steering systems. It assesses…
Computer-Aided Design (CAD) ATDs
Are digitally designed human test dummies created using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software. They are used in crash testing,…
Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE)
CAE stands for Computer-Aided Engineering. In safety engineering, engineers use CAE software tools to run simulations, validate issues,…
Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
A coordinate measurement machine (CMM) scans a physical object and produces highly-accurate 3D data. Typically a CMM consists…
Crash Simulation
The use of high-fidelity computer models and virtual testing to predict and analyze vehicle collisions. It helps assess…
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Data Acquisition System (DAS)
A system that collects, records, and analyzes data from sensors and instruments in real-time. It is used in…
Digital Twin
A digital twin is an exact virtual replica or copy of a physical object. They enable testing, simulation,…
Driving Robots
Automated systems or mechanical devices designed to control a vehicle’s steering, acceleration, and braking for testing, research, or…
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Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK)
An advanced driver assistance system that automatically intervenes to prevent unintended lane departures or collisions. Using sensors and…
Ergonomics
Ergonomics is the applied science of building things that are safe and efficient for people to use. Engineers…
Euro NCAP Testing (European New Car Assessment Program)
A vehicle safety rating system that evaluates crash protection and advanced safety technologies through rigorous crash tests and…
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Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS)
Are regulations set by the U.S. government to ensure the safety, performance, and crashworthiness of motor vehicles and…
Fit Form Function Analysis
A systematic evaluation of a product’s design to ensure it meets size (fit), shape (form), and intended purpose…
Fit Forms
Are physical or digital models of the human body used in apparel design and manufacturing to ensure proper…
Force Vectors
A mathematical representations of force that indicate both magnitude and direction. They are used in physics and engineering…
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Human Body Modeling (HBM)
A detailed computer-simulated representation of the human body is used in crash simulations and biomechanical research. It replicates…
Hybrid III ATD
A crash test dummy standard is used to evaluate vehicle safety and occupant protection in frontal impact collisions….
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Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
An independent, nonprofit organization that conducts crash tests and safety evaluations to assess vehicle crashworthiness, crash avoidance systems,…
iSIZE
ISIZE can refer to either a software used for design (iSIZE) or European car seat safety regulations (I-Size)….
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Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
An advanced driver assistance system that helps prevent unintentional lane departures by gently steering the vehicle back into…
Load Cell
A sensor that measures force or weight by converting applied pressure into an electrical signal. It is widely…
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Military ATD
A human-like crash test dummy designed for military applications. It is used to assess the impact of various…
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
A U.S. government agency responsible for vehicle safety regulations, crash testing, and enforcement. It develops and enforces Federal…
New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)
NCAP stands for New Car Assessment Program. It’s a global safety rating system that evaluates vehicle crashworthiness and…
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Passive Safety Systems
Are vehicle features designed to reduce injury severity during a crash. They include airbags, seatbelts, crumple zones, and…
Pedestrian Safety Testing
Evaluates a vehicle’s ability to detect and prevent collisions with pedestrians. This testing involves assessing active safety systems…
Proving Ground
A controlled testing facility where vehicles and their safety systems are evaluated under various real-world conditions. It includes…
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Scanatars
A scanatar is a highly detailed digital 3D scan of a human body. The word is a portmanteau…
Soft Crash Target
A lightweight, deformable object designed to replicate vehicles, pedestrians, or other road users in safety testing. It allows…
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THOR (Test Device for Human Occupant Restraint) ATD
An advanced crash test dummy designed to provide highly detailed biomechanical data for frontal impact testing. It features…
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Ultraflat Overrunnable Platform
Are low-profile testing surfaces designed for vehicle and pedestrian impact assessments. They allow vehicles or test dummies to…
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Virtual ATDs
Are computer-simulated human test dummies used to analyze impact forces, injury risks, and safety measures in crash testing…
Vulnerable Road User (VRU)
Road users who are particularly at risk of being injured or killed in traffic because they are not…
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WorldSID (Worldwide Side Impact Dummy) ATD
An advanced crash test dummy designed to represent a human occupant in side-impact crash testing. It features high…
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3D Body Scanners
Advanced imaging devices that capture high-resolution, three-dimensional representations of the human body. They use technologies like laser scanning…
Humanetics