Virtual Human Model (THUMS®) THUMS:Total HUman Model for Safety
If people are to coexist with cars, safety technologies
are indispensable. In this field, we look to "preventive
technologies" to avoid dangerous situations and,
if a collision should occur, we look to "collision
safety technologies" to protect the lives of the
vehicle occupants and pedestrians.
We are developing systems that watch the situation
developing around the car and guide it away from danger
and systems that can avoid dangers before they become
problematic according to a driver's level of strain
and driving ability. We also study the dynamics of the
human body, to determine the kind of injuries a person
is likely to suffer in the event of a collision, which
allows us to design even safer cars.