Ensuring the Safety of Children in Vehicles:
OD (Occupant Detection) Dummy Series
The OD Dummy Series has been developed to enhance the safety and protection of children in vehicles. These advanced dummies, designed to simulate the anatomical and behavioral characteristics of children at various ages, provide a comprehensive tool for testing and improving in-cabin safety systems. By accurately replicating the movements, sleep patterns, and typical behaviors of newborns, toddlers, and young children, the OD Dummy Series helps develop and evaluate vehicle monitoring systems (e.g. CPD -Child presence detection) to detect the presence of a child and respond appropriately, ensuring that no child is left behind in a potentially dangerous situation. This innovative series is essential for the future development of vehicle safety systems, providing peace of mind to caregivers and enhancing the overall safety of vehicle interiors.
- Consortium development: Developed in close cooperation with experts (over 35 companies) from research and industry, which ensures a scientifically validated basis for all sensor types used worldwide.
- Scientific basis: Comprehensive literature review and analysis of pediatric physiology of children from birth to six years of age (breathing, cardiology and movement patterns)
- Sensor compatibility: The participation of the extensive international consortium ensures a guaranteed and well-founded database and enables verification and validation across all sensor types.
- Imitation human tissue: A flexible high-tech dummy outer shell makes it possible for radar sensors from the UWB range up to 80 GHz to simulate the electromagnetic properties of human tissue. In addition, the high damping properties make the internal structures and actuators of the dummy invisible.
- Human movement patterns: a high number of degrees of freedom (OD-newborn:6FG, OD-1YO:16FG,OD- 3YO:17FG, OD-6YO:17FG) in order to realistically reproduce the complex, human movement sequences and micro-movements. The movements are carried out stochastically.
- Parameterizable breathing: Electronic actuators can be used to precisely define the breathing stroke, breathing rate and breathing movement (shallow breathing, deep breathing, abdominal breathing).
- Predefined movement modes: stochastic movement sequences for deep sleep, wake-up and waking phase. These are used for the certification tests (ISO, Euro-NCAP).
- User-defined movement modes: Simple and intuitive programming of your own movement sequences through endpoint and time specifications. The movement of the individual limbs is interpolated by spline functions.
OD-6YO
OD-6YO Dummy: Enhancing the Safety of Young Children in Vehicles
The OD-6YO Dummy is designed to protect six-year-old children in cars. Acknowledging the risks posed by extreme temperatures and the potential for distracted or stressed caregivers, this dummy aims to prevent tragic incidents where young children are left in vehicles.
Key Features and Behavioral Characteristics
- Realistic Movements: The OD-6YO Dummy accurately simulates the head, leg, arm, and body movements of a six-year-old child. It includes adjustable breathing patterns to mimic the natural behavior of a young child.
- High Activity Levels: Reflecting the typical behavior of six-year-olds, the dummy is capable of complex and varied movements, including fidgeting and exploring the environment.
- Curiosity and Playfulness: The dummy can simulate behaviors such as looking around, reaching for objects, and engaging in playful activities, mirroring the natural curiosity and playfulness of children at this age.
- Sleep Patterns: It can replicate different sleep stages, including light sleep and deep sleep, which are crucial for testing how well vehicle systems can detect a sleeping child.
- Responsive Movements: The dummy can simulate reactions to changes in the environment, such as waking up and moving when the vehicle stops, reflecting the responsive nature of six-year-olds.
- Advanced Materials: Made from highly realistic, skin-like material, the dummy provides accurate radar feedback for common in-cabin radar frequencies, ensuring effective interaction with vehicle monitoring systems.
Purpose and Impact
The main objective of the OD-6YO Dummy is to test and evaluate vehicle interior monitoring systems that detect the presence of a child and trigger an alarm if necessary. By simulating realistic anatomical and behavioral characteristics, this dummy provides a thorough testing tool that enhances the reliability and effectiveness of child presence detection systems.
By utilizing the OD-6YO Dummy, car manufacturers can significantly improve the safety of their vehicles, ensuring that young children are protected from the dangers of being left unattended. This innovative tool is crucial for the future development of vehicle safety systems, offering peace of mind to caregivers and enhancing the overall safety of car interiors.
OD-3YO
OD-3YO Dummy: Enhancing the Safety of Young Children in Vehicles
The OD-3YO Dummy is engineered to ensure the safety and protection of three-year-old children in cars. Recognizing the hazards posed by extreme temperatures and the potential for distracted or stressed caregivers, this dummy is designed to avert tragic scenarios where toddlers are left in vehicles.
Key Features and Behavioral Characteristics
- Realistic Movements: The OD-3YO Dummy accurately simulates the head, leg, arm, and body movements of a three-year-old child. It includes adjustable breathing patterns to mimic the natural behavior of a young child.
- High Activity Levels: Three-year-olds are typically very active, often moving around, exploring their environment, and engaging in playful activities. The dummy reflects this by being capable of more complex and varied movements.
- Curiosity and Exploration: At this age, children are naturally curious and tend to explore their surroundings. The dummy can simulate behaviors such as reaching for objects, turning its head, and other exploratory actions.
- Communication Attempts: Three-year-olds often try to communicate through gestures, sounds, and simple words. The dummy can simulate these attempts to provide a realistic testing environment.
- Sleep Patterns: It can simulate different sleep stages, including light sleep and deep sleep, which are important for assessing the vehicle’s ability to monitor a sleeping child.
- Responsive Movements: The dummy can simulate reactions to environmental changes, such as waking up and moving when the vehicle stops or starts, reflecting the responsive nature of young children.
- Advanced Materials: Made from highly realistic, skin-like material, the dummy provides accurate radar feedback for common in-cabin radar frequencies, ensuring effective interaction with vehicle monitoring systems.
Purpose and Impact
The primary goal of the OD-3YO Dummy is to test and evaluate vehicle interior monitoring systems to detect the presence of a young child and respond appropriately by triggering an alarm if necessary. By incorporating realistic anatomical and behavioral simulations, this dummy provides a comprehensive testing tool that enhances the reliability and effectiveness of child presence detection systems.
By using the OD-3YO Dummy, automotive manufacturers can significantly improve the safety of their vehicles, ensuring that young children are protected from the dangers of being left unattended in cars. This innovative tool is essential for the future development of vehicle safety systems, providing peace of mind to caregivers and enhancing the overall safety of vehicle interiors.
OD-1YO
OD-1YO Dummy: Enhancing the Safety of Toddlers in Vehicles
The OD-1YO Dummy is designed to safeguard one-year-old children in vehicles. Understanding the risks posed by extreme temperatures and the potential for distracted or stressed caregivers, this dummy aims to prevent tragic situations where toddlers are left in cars.
Key Features and Behavioral Characteristics
- Realistic Movements: The OD-1YO Dummy accurately simulates the head, leg, arm, and body movements of a one-year-old child. It includes adjustable breathing patterns to mimic the natural behavior of a toddler.
- Typical Toddler Behavior: The dummy can replicate key behaviors such as crawling, sitting, and spontaneous limb movements. These behaviors are crucial for testing how well vehicle systems can detect an active toddler.
- High Activity Levels: One-year-olds are typically very active, often moving around, exploring their environment, and engaging in playful activities. The dummy reflects this by being capable of more complex and varied movements.
- Curiosity and Exploration: At this age, children are naturally curious and tend to explore their surroundings. The dummy can simulate behaviors such as reaching for objects, turning its head, and other exploratory actions.
- Sleep Patterns: It can simulate different sleep stages, including light sleep and deep sleep, which are important for assessing the vehicle’s ability to monitor a sleeping child.
- Responsive Movements: The dummy can simulate reactions to environmental changes, such as waking up and moving when the vehicle stops or starts, reflecting the responsive nature of toddlers.
- Advanced Materials: Made from highly realistic, skin-like material, the dummy provides accurate radar feedback for common in-cabin radar frequencies, ensuring effective interaction with vehicle monitoring systems.
Purpose and Impact
The main goal of the OD-1YO Dummy is to test and evaluate vehicle interior monitoring systems that detect the presence of a toddler and trigger an alarm if needed. By simulating realistic anatomical and behavioral characteristics, this dummy provides a thorough testing tool that improves the reliability and effectiveness of child presence detection systems.
Using the OD-1YO Dummy, car manufacturers can greatly enhance the safety of their vehicles, ensuring toddlers are protected from the dangers of being left unattended. This innovative tool is vital for the future development of vehicle safety systems, offering peace of mind to caregivers and boosting the overall safety of car interiors.
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OD-Newborn Dummy: Ensuring the Safety of Newborns in Vehicles
The OD-Newborn Dummy has been developed to enhance the safety and protection of newborns in cars. Recognizing the dangers posed by extreme temperatures and the potential for distracted or stressed caregivers, this dummy is designed to prevent tragic scenarios where newborns are left in vehicles.
Key Features and Behavioral Characteristics
- Realistic Movements: The OD-Newborn Dummy accurately simulates the head, leg, arm, and body movements of a newborn. For a premature infant, these movements are minimal, reflecting their limited motor skills and muscle strength.
- Typical Newborn Behavior: The dummy can replicate key behaviors such as subtle movements and spontaneous limb jerks. For a premature infant, these movements are even more subtle and less frequent. The natural rise and fall of the chest with breathing is also simulated, which is crucial for testing how well vehicle systems can detect a newborn.
- Sleep Patterns: The dummy can simulate different sleep stages, including light sleep and deep sleep. Premature infants tend to sleep a lot more, spending most of their time in a sleep state. This feature is important for assessing the vehicle’s ability to monitor a sleeping infant.
- Responsive Movements: The dummy can simulate reactions to environmental changes, such as slight movements when the vehicle stops or starts. For a premature infant, these reactions are very minimal due to their underdeveloped nervous system.
- Advanced Materials: Made from highly realistic, skin-like material, the dummy provides accurate radar feedback for common in-cabin radar frequencies, ensuring effective interaction with vehicle monitoring systems. This is essential for detecting the presence and movements of a premature infant, who may not move much or lift their head.
Purpose and Impact
The primary goal of the OD-Newborn Dummy is to test and to evaluate vehicle interior monitoring systems to detect the presence of a newborn and respond appropriately by triggering an alarm if necessary. By incorporating realistic anatomical and behavioral simulations, this dummy provides a comprehensive testing tool that enhances the reliability and effectiveness of child presence detection systems.
By using the OD-Newborn Dummy, automotive manufacturers can significantly improve the safety of their vehicles, ensuring that newborns are protected from the dangers of being left unattended in cars. This innovative tool is essential for the future development of vehicle safety systems, providing peace of mind to caregivers and enhancing the overall safety of vehicle interiors.