The Next Standard For Female Occupant Protection

As NHTSA advances the adoption of THOR-5F, the SBL-C configuration marks a critical step toward a more biofidelic, durable, and repeatable female occupant model. This webinar will provide a focused look at the key engineering updates behind the design, including advancements across the thorax, pelvis, spine, and instrumentation, and how they improve performance under demanding test conditions.

Attendees will gain insight into the validation approach and what this reference design means for future regulatory testing. For engineers and safety leaders, this session offers a clear perspective on how THOR-5F SBL-C is shaping the next standard for female occupant protection.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the key engineering updates behind the THOR-5F SBL-C and how they improve performance under demanding test conditions.

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What You'll Learn

Learn how the THOR-5F SBL-C advances female crash test representation and is helping shape the next generation of vehicle safety testing and regulation.

  • Explore the key engineering enhancements in the THOR-5F SBL-C design, including updates to the thorax, pelvis, spine, and instrumentation.
  • Learn how these advancements improve biofidelity, durability, and repeatability in crash testing.
  • Gain insight into the validation approach used to evaluate THOR-5F SBL-C performance under demanding test conditions.
  • Understand what the adoption of this reference design means for future regulatory testing and female occupant protection standards.

 

MEET YOUR Presenters

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Breanna Greenlees

Engineering Manager

With more than 13 years of experience, she currently leads cross-functional engineering teams and manages large-scale development programs, including key updates to the THOR-5F female crash test dummy platform. Her expertise spans product development, project execution, stakeholder coordination, and the delivery of innovative safety technologies that help shape the future of vehicle safety testing.

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Bella Joseph

Project Engineer

Bella's primary focus is on integrating different data acquisition systems (DAS) into the Humanetics ATD product line. In her role, Bella has contributed to a wide range of projects, most recently leading efforts on the THOR-5F updates. She remains focused on advancing ATD technologies to meet the evolving needs of crash safety.

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Daniel Riemensperger

CAE Engineering Manager

Daniel specializes in crash simulation, safety engineering, and advanced occupant protection technologies. With more than 20 years of experience in computational engineering and vehicle safety development, Daniel has held engineering roles at Humanetics, Opel, Kontec GmbH, and KOLT Engineering.

Who Should Attend

This webinar has been specially designed for:

  • Crash safety and CAE engineers involved in occupant protection, crash simulation, and safety validation.
  • Vehicle safety researchers and test engineers evaluating advanced crash test methodologies and dummy technologies.
  • Regulatory and compliance professionals tracking emerging standards and NHTSA's adoption of THOR-5F.
  • Automotive OEM, supplier, and safety technology leaders responsible for occupant safety development and testing strategies.