US Department of Transportation unveils first female-modeled crash test dummy
17 hours ago
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- The US transportation department unveiled the THOR-05F, the first female-specific crash test dummy.
- Women are 73% more likely than men to sustain serious injuries in car crashes.
- The THOR-05F has over 150 sensors and can measure three times as many injury risks as the outdated Hybrid III dummy.
- Unlike the Hybrid III, the THOR-05F can assess brain injury, facial fractures, and internal organ risks.
- The THOR-05F features a flexible spine, arm sensors, and measures pelvis and hip forces.
- Officials highlight the dummy's potential to improve safety assessments for female occupants.
- The announcement was praised by lawmakers advocating for improved vehicle safety testing.
- Other countries like Australia and Sweden have already adopted female-specific crash test dummies.