Arundhati Nautiyal
Seatbelts (1950s): Introduction of lap belts, later evolving to three-point harnesses for protection
Crumple Zones (1960s): Design innovation allowing cars to absorb impact energy during a collision
Airbags (1970s): Development of frontal airbags, reducing injury risk in crashes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) (1980s): Technology that prevents wheel lockup during hard braking, improving control
Traction Control (1990s): System that enhances vehicle stability by preventing wheel spin during acceleration
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (2000s): Prevents skidding and loss of control in slippery conditions
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (2010s): Alerts drivers when they unintentionally drift out of their lane
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC): Automatically adjusts speed to maintain a safe following distance
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB): Detects obstacles and applies brakes to prevent collisions
AI and Machine Learning: Integrates advanced algorithms for real-time safety analytics detection in modern vehicles