THOR-05F is a crash test dummy model designed with female-specific anatomical proportions and outfitted with more than 150 sensors.
November 21, 2025
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descriptive
New crash test dummy design intended to represent female anatomy more accurately in vehicle safety testing.
The U.S. Department of Transportation reports that women are 73% more likely than men to be injured in a head-on crash and 17% more likely than men to be killed in a car crash.
November 21, 2025
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statistical
Reported comparative injury and fatality risk by sex in vehicle crashes.
The standard crash test dummy used in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) five-star vehicle testing program was developed in 1978 and was modeled after a 5-foot-9 (175 cm), 171-pound (78 kg) male.
January 01, 1978
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historical
Baseline anthropometry for legacy crash test dummies used in U.S. vehicle safety testing.