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On November 20th, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) officially introduced the THOR-5F, the most advanced female frontal crash test dummy ever developed.

Redefining safety for the age of intelligent mobility, Volvo’s groundbreaking adaptive safety belt, one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2025, protects every body like never before, showcasing how innovation and collaboration are reshaping protection for all.

CAERI has set a new benchmark in vehicle safety by adopting the THOR-AV-50M ATD in its C-IASI protocol. Partnering with Humanetics and global Tier-1s like Yanfeng and Autoliv, the team is redefining safety standards for “zero gravity” and reclined seating positions.

The automotive industry is in a race against time. The constant drive to innovate, meet expanding NCAP requirements, and launch vehicles faster than ever is stretching safety and simulation teams to their breaking point. INSIGHT CONNECT® automates the most time-consuming step in occupant safety analysis.

Protecting people requires more than good intentions; it takes Safety Intelligence. That’s why we created the Safety as a Mission booklet, a concise, actionable resource that distills our most critical insights into one powerful guide.

ADAS and automated driving development is moving fast, but engineers often face steep learning curves with little structured support. Traditional training falls short, leaving knowledge gaps. The Academy fills that gap with flexible, web-based learning that adapts to each user's needs.

Across industries, interior design is becoming more complex and more human-centered. From self-driving cars to next-generation fighter jets and ships at sea, RAMSIS enables teams to simulate real human diversity and create safer, more inclusive designs.

Proving grounds face mounting pressure as ADAS and automated driving systems demand more complex testing under evolving NCAP standards. The TrackBase Suite unites coordination, execution, and analytics in one digital ecosystem, giving operators the visibility, precision, and reliability they need. By transforming track management into an integrated backbone, TrackBase turns rising complexity into a platform for safety and competitive advantage.

Euro NCAP 2026 marks a pivotal shift in vehicle safety testing, requiring ADAS systems to anticipate and respond to complex, real-world scenarios. With increased focus on vulnerable road users, dynamic scoring, and low-visibility conditions, staying ahead means adopting tools and workflows that enable precise, repeatable, and scenario-driven testing not just to comply, but to lead.

As we wrap up the series, we recap the entire series and call out the top five priorities for treating Safety as a Mission for the industry. The future belongs to those who act, together and without delay.

Modern crash test labs can’t afford inefficiencies, fragmented systems, or inconsistent results. ATD-BaseWare™ is the core software that unifies testing, automates certification workflows, and ensures ISO compliance, whether you’re running next-generation equipment or upgrading trusted first-generation systems. Discover how this platform streamlines data management, reduces variability, and powers the insights that drive faster, more reliable vehicle development.

Crash safety technology has advanced over the years, but we are still using models that do not represent the full range of human bodies on the road. Learn how HBM Connect® shows how the human body reacts in complex ways during a crash. Learn about injury assessment and ways to ensure your design is for people, not just protocols.

As ATD fleets grow and certification demands rise, spreadsheets start to show their limits. Discover how centralized fleet management software improves test readiness, reduces documentation risk, and helps labs make faster, data-driven decisions.

Automotive interiors must fit drivers and passengers of every shape, size, and background, but are current designs meeting that challenge? Using Humanetics RAMSIS, automakers can evaluate and optimize interior layouts for a global population, ensuring comfort, accessibility, and performance for everyone. See how data-driven design is reshaping the way interiors are built for inclusivity.

Part 8 of the series looks at the Agile Partnership Model and how we believe it will bring OEMs, regulators, and researchers into fast-moving, integrated teams that do more than collaborate; they deliver. This is not about checking boxes. It’s about saving lives.