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Volvo Debuts New IoT Seatbelt Design


Longtime Slashdot reader sinij shares a report from Car and Driver: [Volvo] is debuting a new version of the three-point seatbelt that it believes is a major improvement over the original. The new design will be a smart belt that adapts to each occupant's body and adjusts the belt load accordingly....

Longtime Slashdot reader sinij shares a report from Car and Driver:[Volvo] is debuting a new version of the three-point seatbelt that it believes is a major improvement over the original. It uses data from interior and exterior sensors to customize protection based on the road conditions and the specific occupants. According to Volvo, the onboard sensors can accurately detect a passenger's height, weight, body shape, and seating position.

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