Equal Safety for the Whole Population of Powered Two-Wheeler Riders
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Autoliv Development AB |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 3 380 000 |
| Project duration | June 2025 - March 2027 |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Venture | Safe automated driving – FFI |
| Call | Traffic-safe automation - FFI - spring 2025 |
Purpose and goal
The global number of powered two- and three-wheeled vehicles (PTWs) almost tripled between 2011 and 2020. However, this increase has also been accompanied by a 30% increase in fatalities. The aim of the proposed project is to develop effective tools and methods to enable analysis of PTW rider injury risk, as well as the effectiveness of various protective measures. The analysis is to take into account variations in rider size/gender, seating position and PTW type.
Expected effects and result
The project deliverables, including publications, doctoral dissertations and other dissemination, contribute to the research field of PTW crash safety. The industry tool for positioning PTW-HBM developed within the project is included as part of the licensing of the BETA CAE software suite. Autoliv will use the methods developed in the project to increase its competitiveness among suppliers of safety systems for PTW riders. We work together to increase the competence of the project partners.
Planned approach and implementation
Recent advances, particularly from the completed FFI project (2020-05153), have laid the foundation for this next step. The validation of the SAFER HBM for PTW applications, combined with new tests including female subjects, provides a unique opportunity to evaluate crash impacts on diverse riders. By adapting the SAFER HBM for variations in gender, body height and weight, we are investigating whether it is possible to develop protective systems that take into account a diverse crash population.