US EditionVolvo unveils world-first adaptive seat belt that adjusts to every body in real time
- Volvo unveiled a multi-adaptive seat belt that adjusts in real time to occupant size and crash conditions, debuting in the 2026 EX60 SUV.
- Volvo developed this innovation using over 50 years of crash data from 80,000 occupants and advancements beyond the traditional three-point belt.
- The seat belt uses sensors and AI to select among 11 load-limiting profiles, optimizing protection by evaluating occupant size, speed, and crash severity.
- Volvo stated the system applies optimal restraint force, for example, higher loads to reduce head injury risk for larger occupants and lower loads to prevent rib fractures for smaller ones.
- The smart seat belt will receive over-the-air updates to improve safety continuously and reflects Volvo’s ongoing commitment to advanced occupant protection.
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