Safety on board and on the road are the keywords of Italdesign’s research and development. For all the market players, we have made available patented active and passive safety systems for the vehicle bodywork as well as seating systems for safety in self-driving cars.
Software, Safety, UX/HMI
5G, Bluetooth, Contact tracing, Contamination, COVID-19, Human Machine Interface, Pandemic, Public transport, Rental car fleet, Smartphone APP, Taxi, Virus, Wi-Fi
Advanced contact tracing technology that extends to the monitoring of possible contamination of vehicles; The system can be partially or entirely installed on-board the vehicle or in gate areas temporarily connecting with the vehicle, such as airport gates or aircraft gangways or train station platforms; An alert or information signal is displayed onboard (warning light such as LED); Potential customers of taxis, rental cars, etc. are informed before entering the car about the decontamination status of the vehicle.
OEMs; Public transportation; Taxis, rental cars
Safety, New Mobility
Airbag, ECU, Exoskeleton, Motorcycle, Protection system, Saddle, Safety Belts, Scooter
Automatic release of the backrest structure from the frame when certain conditions occur in the event of an accident; Encoding of sensor information, in particular accelerometers, for recognition of the type of impact (front, side); The shell element is covered with a soft material to guarantee a certain level of comfort to the rider while driving, as well as cushioning the impact in the event of an accident involving the impact of the shell element against the ground or an obstacle; Four-point safety belts with centrai fastening device and pretensioner that operates in the event of an impact.
Vehicle engineering.
Safety, Car Components & Bodywork, Ergonomics
Airbag, Autonomous driving, Autonomous vehicles, Belts, Safety, Seating systems
Occupant protection in standard and non-standard positions; Improved safety in the event of a collision; Seating rotation for autonomous driving mode; Design.
OEMs (Mobileye, Tesla, etc.); Suppliers (ZF, Lear, etc.).
Safety, Car Components & Bodywork
Bumper, Injuries, Passive safety, Pedestrian
Front bumper system which occupies less space; Reinforcement structure with uniform stiffness in the transverse direction; Efficient absorption of impact energy and resulting reduction in the severity of pedestrian leg injuries, independently of the impact position on the bumper.
Ground vehicles
Ergonomics, Car Components & Bodywork, Safety
Expanding Seat Belts, Passive safety, Seat Belts
Simple, compact and low-cost mechanism; No aesthetic impact in operating position; Simple and robust structure; Increased comfort for passengers.
Ground vehicles
Software, Safety
Airbag, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Design, Passive security, Software, Video analysis
Reduced analysis time; Increased design quality; User-friendly software; Process automation (Al); Versatility of use.
OEM; CAE Suppliers.
Safety, Car Components & Bodywork
Car tailgate, Door lock, Emergency opening, Key, Trunk compartment
Instant and safe emergency door opening; Reduced finishing costs and times; Versatility of use (Sliding side door, tailgate, etc.); Emergency key slot always available.
OEMs
Safety, Car Components & Bodywork
Active safety, Bumper, Cyclists, Pedestrian, Shields
Reduce the number and severity of accidents for pedestrians and cyclists; Prevent the body from being run over by the wheels of the vehicle.
Vehicle engineering.
Car Components & Bodywork, Safety
Elongation, Toothed wheel, USA FMVSS104, Windscreen, Wiper arm, Wiper blade, Wiper device
Windscreen wiper able to clean the upper corners of the windshield; Can be used on left-or right-hand drive cars; Avoid market-specific diversification of car models.
Vehicle engineering.
