Research on Occupant Safety in Frontal Collision Based on Different Sitting Positions of Intelligent Vehicles

Abstract: To study the safety of drivers with different sitting positions in intelligent vehicle collision, slide model SUV was established and precision verified by test. The simulation driver's attitude THUMS. According to results post mortem human surrogate (PMHS), postures THUMS at seat backrest angles were adjusted drivers’ injuries three frontal collision analyzed. Simulation show that when driver semi-recumbent reclining posture, protective effect airbag on head obviously reduced collisions, chest will be seriously damaged due large angle, resulting increased distance between wheel. Besides, tilting posture leads risk sunken collision. Therefore, development autonomous driving technology, not only should vehicles meet occupants’ comfort requirements, but caused change considered.