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Volvo Launches Seat Belt With Artificial Intelligence and 11 Levels of Retention; Debut Will Be in the EX60 SUV, Expected in 2026
Volvo has announced the creation of a new seat belt with artificial intelligence. The innovation will be launched in the electric SUV EX60, slated to hit the market in 2026. Renowned worldwide for its commitment to automotive safety, the Swedish brand intends to use the new device in other vehicles in the future.
Technology Developed Based on Decades of Research
According to Volvo itself, the new seat belt dubbed multi-adaptive safety belt is the result of more than 50 years of studies and accident analysis involving over 80,000 occupants.
The company recalls that it was responsible for the creation of the three-point seat belt in 1959, a technology that had its patent released so that all manufacturers could adopt it.
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The debut of the technology will be in the EX60, a medium-sized electric SUV that will be positioned between the EX30 and the EX90.
The brand expects that the seat belt with artificial intelligence will become standard across its entire line of cars in the coming years.
Customization Based on 11 Levels of Retention
Unlike conventional seat belts, which have three force profiles, Volvo’s new adaptive belt works with up to 11 different levels of retention. This allows for a more precise adjustment, according to the type of collision and the occupant.
Factors influencing this adjustment include the person’s body mass, position in the seat, and posture at the moment of impact. In this way, the system can offer greater safety in different types of accidents.
Sensors and Artificial Intelligence Make Adjustments
To function, the new seat belt relies on sensors located inside and outside the car. They monitor information such as vehicle speed, direction of impact, and movement of occupants.
All this data is processed by a system with artificial intelligence, which interprets the situation and determines the exact level of retention that the seat belt should apply.
All of this happens in fractions of a second, to ensure ideal protection for each passenger, on an individual basis.
Integration With Other Safety Systems
The adaptive seat belt is just one part of a broader safety ecosystem, Volvo states. It works in conjunction with airbags, cameras, driving assistants, and occupancy sensors.
In the event of an accident, all systems work together in a coordinated manner.
Volvo also highlighted that the system will be able to receive software updates. Thus, based on new data from actual accidents, the performance of the seat belt can be improved over time.
With information from CNN.
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