Ford Crash Test Dummies

Digital models are used in research, not in vehicle development. They don't take the place of crash dummies, which measure the effect of forces on the body. They're used as a way to understand how to further improve restraint system effectiveness through better understanding of injury mechanisms. (03/31/2011)

Biomechanics researcher Jesse Ruan studies the movement of an adult digital model. The models, with body parts and organs replicated, took more than a decade to create. (03/31/2011)

Steve Rouhana works on Ford's adult digital human model with researcher Jesse Ruan. Rouhana is the Senior Technical Leader for Safety, Ford Research and Advanced Engineering. (03/31/2011)

Pediatric Crash Dummy: The prototype pediatric abdomen insert is similar in size and shape to that of a 6-year-old child and is made of multiple layers of liquid silicone that, when solidified, forms a tough silicone shell. Inside is a set of electrodes immersed in a conductive fluid that comprise the sensors for the abdomen - six electrodes at the front of the abdomen and one reference electrode at the back. (05/21/08)

A Family of approximately 120 test dummies goes to work each day at Ford's safety center. (03/31/2011)

DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 21, 2011 - The Ford Fiesta is now the first car in its segment to earn top crash test ratings in each of the world's largest auto markets that perform safety testing, the U.S., China and Europe. (02/21/2011)

DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 21, 2011 - The Ford Fiesta is now the first car in its segment to earn top crash test ratings in each of the world's largest auto markets that perform safety testing, the U.S., China and Europe. (02/21/2011)