Ford aims to improve crash test dummies
From Times Wire Services
Ford Motor Co. is developing a high-tech insert for crash test dummies that is similar in size and shape to a 6-year-old’s abdomen, aiming to improve tests for children’s vehicle safety.
The prototype is part of an effort by the Dearborn, Mich., company to make the dummies and tests more realistic.
Crash tests mainly focus on head and chest injuries, said Steve Rouhana, a technical leader in Ford’s crash testing.
