The Evolution of Car Safety Features: From Seat belts to AI

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