This case study highlights the factors of automotive seating for L4/5 autonomy and explains how OOP seating will come into play, as well as detailing results from recent crash testing. 

Case study: The Impact of Autonomous Driving & ADAS Features on Automotive Seating, featuring insights from Dr. José Solaz, Scientific Director, Head of Innovation, Automobile & Mobility, Instituto de Biomecánica (IBV)

The drive towards vehicles operating at fully autonomous Level 4 (L4) and Level 5 (L5) is heading into the next stages of development in the industry, particularly in the seating and interiors area, with full autonomy predicting to completely change the business of seating. What will this mean for the interior and seating segment from a technical point of view and what will be the dollar impact of this evolution is unknown at this point. This case study aims to shed light on the technical implications and financial considerations surrounding the autonomy evolution and the seating transformations that will come along with it.

Case study interview: Crash Simulation and Testing for Autonomous Vehicle Seats with Dr. Christophe Bastien, Associate Professor, Coventry University

This case study interview delves into the critical aspect of crash simulation and testing specific to autonomous vehicle seats. Christophe examines the tools and methodologies required to accurately evaluate seat performance under various crash scenarios, including out-of-position seating. Christophe shares images of crash testing which demonstrate the scenario of a crash in both standard and rotated seat positions.