Multi-collision accidents, in which the first impact is followed by collisions with other objects, make up three out of every 10 accidents, according to Hyundai. With that in mind, the Korean automaker says is working on the development and commercialisation of the world’s first multi-collision airbag system, which aims to improve performance in these situations.
The multi-collision airbag system will allow airbags to redeploy upon a secondary impact. It works by monitoring the position of the occupant in the cabin following an initial collision, and a recalibrated collision intensity threshold offers more prompt response during the secondary impact, thus improving the safety of occupants in multi-collision incidents.
“By improving airbag performance in multi-collision scenarios, we expect to significantly improve the safety of our drivers and passengers. We will continue our research on more diverse crash situations as part of our commitment to producing even safer vehicles that protect occupants and prevent injuries,” said the head of chassis technology centre at Hyundai, Taesoo Chi.
The automaker says that the system will eventually make its way into future Hyundai and Kia models, but did not specify a deployment timeline.
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this is what r&d should be about..proton after how many years still within its lotus suspension cocoon
Hyundai is just 10 years older than Proton and yet they are working on improving their safety and inventing new things.
No wonder they can sell 9 million cars worldwide whilst Proton only sells 50,000 locally.
We must work hard to improve our products to stay relevant in a competitive industry
If your definition of r&d is dreaming, then yeah I’m sure Proton has many ideas, so as Honda, Toyota, heck even Perodua. But have Hyundai implemented any of their “r&d dreams”? Stop dreaming kid.
Hyundai started making cars around the same time as Proton. Today Hyundai can make an electric Kona vehicle.
Proton can only rebadge Geely models..
Just a gimmick. Last 2 year they develop first panoramic sunroof airbag still not implemented.
Foreseeable future cars will come with no less than 20 standard airbag?
It’s time for car engineers going back to the drawing board cracking their heads finding a better airbag replacement solution!