Ford introduces device to save pedestrians' lives in collisions with cars

The company plans to deploy this technology on large SUVs and trucks to protect and minimize pedestrian injuries in accidents involving these types of vehicles.

This is a system of air cushions that will be activated immediately when the car senses a collision, similar to how airbags work.

Detailed description of the new air cushion system patented by Ford (Photo: The Drive).

The system will consist of two air cushions, one set placed in the front of the vehicle and one set placed under the front.

In the event of a collision, the air cushions inflate and prevent the knees of pedestrians who hit the vehicle from serious injury.

At the same time, the air cushions in the lower part will also be activated to ensure that the person in the collision will not go under the vehicle to avoid being run over. The company notes that these air cushions will not act as cushions in the event of a collision but will serve the specific purposes mentioned.

Currently, Ford is still in the research and development phase of this technology, there is no exact information about this system being applied to production models. However, this is a positive step in the effort to reduce pedestrian accidents.

If the technology is incorporated into production models and is determined to be necessary to improve pedestrian safety without compromising vehicle design or performance, it could become standard equipment on cars across the global market.

Source: https://www.baogiaothong.vn/ford-gioi-thieu-thiet-bi-cuu-song-nguoi-di-bo-khi-va-cham-voi-o-to-192231205114635731.htm