Authors: David R. Barnes—SURVICE Engineering Co.; Narayan Yoganandan, Jason Moore, John Humm, and Frank Pintar—The Medical College of Wisconsin; Kathryn L. Loftis—U.S. Army DEVCOM DAC Abstract Fracture to the lumbo-pelvis region is…
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Pedestrian Detection before Motor Vehicle Moving Off Maneuvers using Ultrasonic Sensors in the Vehicle Front
Authors: Yasuhiro Matsui—National Traffic Safety and Environment Laboratory, Japan; Shoko Oikawa—Tokyo Metropolitan University Abstract Vehicles that start moving from a stationary position can cause fatal traffic accidents involving pedestrians. Ultrasonic sensors installed…
Instantaneous Brain Strain Estimation for Automotive Head Impacts via Deep Learning
Authors: Shaoju Wu, Wei Zhao, and Songbai Ji—Department of Biomedical Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic; Saeed Barbat—The Ford Company; Jesse Ruan—Tianjin University of Science and Technology Abstract Efficient brain strain estimation is critical for…
THOR-05F Response in Sled Tests Inducing Submarining and Comparison with PMHS Response Corridors
Authors: Olivier Richard—Faurecia Automotive Seating; Matthieu Lebarbé and Jérôme Uriot—CEESAR; Xavier Trosseille and Philippe Petit—LAB PSA Peugeot-Citroën Renault; Z. Jerry Wang—Humanetics Innovative Solutions; Ellen Lee—NHTSA Abstract The Test Device for Human Occupant…
Analysis of Lap Belt Fit to Human Subjects using CT Images
Authors: Yoshihiko Tanaka, Atsushi Nakashima, Haijie Feng, and Koji Mizuno—Nagoya University; Minoru Yamada, Yoshitake Yamada, Yoichi Yokoyama, and Masahito Jinzaki—Keio University School of Medicine Abstract In vehicle collisions, the lap belt should…
Self-reported Non-nominal Sitting in Passengers is Influenced by Age and Height
Authors: Adam D. Goodworth and Jeremiah Canada—Westmont College Abstract Automotive safety devices, such as airbags and seatbelts, are generally designed for optimal performance when occupants adopt a “nominal” upright anatomical sitting position….
Occupant-Based Injury Severity Prediction
Authors: Susan H. Owen and Jeffrey W. Joyner—Global Product Safety & Systems, General Motors; Peng Zhang and Stewart C. Wang—University of Michigan International Center for Automotive Abstract Road traffic injuries continue to…
Lives Saved by Accelerating the Implementation of Vehicle Safety Technology in New South Wales
Authors: Johan Strandroth—Strandroth Inc, Lösningar Pty Ltd; Ralston Fernandes, Greer Banyer, and Antonietta Cavallo—Transport for New South Wales, Centre for Road Safety Abstract Australian vehicle standards are governed nationwide by the Australian…