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Humanetics Unveils Advanced Female Crash Test Dummy Design

12/17/2025

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Humanetics, a company based in Huron, Ohio, is the leading manufacturer of automotive crash test dummies.
These dummies mimic human anatomy using data from real bodies to improve safety testing.
A new female dummy design addresses anatomical inaccuracies found in previous models.
The dummies are equipped with sensors to measure forces during crash tests.
Parts are made from various materials to replicate human texture and movement.

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Story summary

Humanetics, a company based in Huron, Ohio, is the leading manufacturer of automotive crash test dummies.
These dummies mimic human anatomy using data from real bodies to improve safety testing.
A new female dummy design addresses anatomical inaccuracies found in previous models.
The dummies are equipped with sensors to measure forces during crash tests.
Parts are made from various materials to replicate human texture and movement.