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The U.S. approves THOR-05F, a female crash test dummy, to improve car safety testing for women.
The U.S. Department of Transportation has approved the use of a new female crash test dummy, THOR-05F, to improve vehicle safety testing for women, who are 73% more likely to suffer serious injuries in crashes.
The dummy reflects average female anatomy with over 150 sensors and realistic features, addressing long-standing safety gaps caused by testing primarily using a male-shaped dummy since 1978.
While currently used in passenger and back seats, it may soon be tested in driver positions.
Final rules for integrating it into the five-star safety rating system are pending.
Lawmakers and advocates support the move, though some automakers express concern about potential impacts on safety ratings.
Los EE.UU. aprueba THOR-05F, un maniquí de prueba de choque femenino, para mejorar las pruebas de seguridad del coche para las mujeres.