Toyota says its new headrest design reduced the severity of whiplash injury by 10%-20% during its tests. Instead of using elaborate sensors or other electronics technology, Toyota's new headrest involves good ole' fashioned engineering, as it was designed so the seatback and head restraint simultaneously cushion the head and lower back to reduce stress on the neck. Specifically, when the occupant’s back presses against the seatback during a rear-end collision, a built-in lower unit triggers the head restraint to move diagonally upward. This catches the back of the occupant’s head, thus reducing the risk of whiplash injury, Toyota said.
Toyota Says Headrest Reduces Whiplash Risk
Toyota says its new headrest design reduced the severity of whiplash injury by 10%-20% during its tests. Instead of using elaborate sensors or other electronics technology, Toyota’s new headrest involves good ole’ fashioned engineering, as it was designed so the seatback and head restraint simultaneously cushion the head and lower back to reduce stress on […]
