Geely-owned Volvo Cars has introduced a “world-first” multi-adaptive safety belt technology, set to debut in the fully electric Volvo EX60 in 2026.
This innovative feature is designed to offer unprecedented protection by adapting to both the traffic environment and the individual characteristics of passengers, utilising real-time data from the vehicle’s sensors.
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The multi-adaptive safety belt represents a significant advancement in automotive safety.
It adjusts its settings in response to various factors, including the severity of a crash and the specific profile of the person wearing it.
By considering attributes such as height, weight, body shape, and seating position, the system customises the level of restraint provided, aiming to minimise injury risks in the event of a collision.
For instance, in a severe crash, a larger occupant would experience a higher belt load setting, which is crucial in reducing the likelihood of head injuries.
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By GlobalDataConversely, a smaller person in a less intense crash would benefit from a lower belt load setting, decreasing the chance of rib fractures.
Moreover, the system’s capacity for continuous improvement through over-the-air software updates ensures that the safety belt will evolve and enhance its protective capabilities over time.
Volvo Cars Safety Centre head Åsa Haglund said: “The world first multi-adaptive safety belt is another milestone for automotive safety and a great example of how we leverage real-time data with the ambition to help save millions of more lives. This marks a major upgrade to the modern three-point safety belt, a Volvo invention introduced in 1959, estimated to have saved over a million lives.”
In another development, Volvo Cars has reported a 12% decline in global sales for May, with 59,822 vehicles sold.
This decrease represents a notable change in the company’s sales performance when compared to the same month in the previous year.
