Intelligent Side-impact Protection System Dramatically Reduces R...

Courtesy ScienceDaily Fri, 03/14/2008 - 18:00

A car body that thinks intelligently and protects its occupants at the crucial moment has been every driver's dream for a long time.

Research scientists have developed an intelligent side-impact protection system that dramatically reduces the risk of injury.

Just recently the system has proved it actually works in a real crash situation.

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