National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Vehicle Research & Test Center (VRTC)

Pedestrian and Applied Biomechanics Division

The "BIO" group at NHTSA VRTC conducts research and vehicle testing to examine issues relating to biomechanics, occupant protection, and crash dummy research, development, and evaluation. VRTC maintains all of NHTSA's Anthropomorphic Test Devices (ATDs, or crash test dummies) and also works with industry to develop and evaluate new designs.

RESEARCH AREAS:

   Bio Programs
• Child Dummies
• Adult Dummies
• Side Impact Dummies
• Pedestrian
• Dummy Management
• Other Projects

OTHER INFORMATION:

  Staff


  Publications


  Related Links
• Biomechanics and Trauma
• Human Crash Simulation


  Crash Test Dummy Manufacturers
• Denton ATD
• First Technology Safety Systems, Inc.
  • Inquire about crash test dummy sales (send email)
• GESAC
• UTAMA Engineering

Disclaimer: NHTSA and VRTC do not endorse or promote any of the crash test dummy manufacturers listed above. They are mentioned solely for the purpose of directing you to more information regarding the crash test dummies discussed on this website.

 

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Last Updated: 27-Jan-03