Safety: Smart seats can predict a hit

Car seats will predict and move away from a hit in future.

The system shields drivers and passengers from 'T-bone' smashes, the most dangerous kind of collision. Sensors trigger a side airbag, and move the seat away from danger.
Leading airbag maker Autoliv wants to fit radar devices in vehicle doors which can detect an impact a fraction of a second before it occurs. If the car is struck, a seatback-mounted airbag is automatically activated and swings the seat towards the centre of the cabin.

Another airbag is sandwiched in the space underneath the chair and inflates on impact to stiffen the floor. This boosts resistance and prevents crumpling.

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Source: Auto Express

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