Autoliv is launching the  HBM Safety Suite, a comprehensive virtual safety platform designed to support the development of safer vehicles through advanced simulation and a deeper understanding of occupant protection.  
 

As the automotive industry increasingly combines virtual methods with physical crash testing, simulation is becoming an essential tool for evaluating complex crash scenarios and understanding how occupants respond during impact. These capabilities help engineers assess safety performance earlier in the development process, accelerate innovation, and support continuous improvements in occupant protection. Building on decades of expertise in occupant protection and automotive safety systems, the HBM Safety Suite combines advanced human body models with powerful analytical and visualization tools, helping manufacturers gain actionable insights and make informed safety decisions throughout vehicle development. 

Toyota has recently started using Autoliv's HBM Safety Suite to evaluate its capabilities as part of its virtual safety development activities. Autoliv plans to make the platform available more broadly across the industry in 2026, supporting automakers as virtual testing becomes a more important complement to physical crash testing. Press release: Autoliv Advances Vehicle Safety Through Virtual Testing | Autoliv 

Enhancing Safety Through Human-Centric Simulation 
The  HBM Safety Suite brings together an advanced Human Body Model for crash simulation and dedicated software tools for analysis, visualization, and decision-making. The integrated platform helps engineers translate complex simulation data into actionable safety insights and better understand the interaction between occupants, restraint systems, and vehicle structures during crash events.

Unlike traditional crash test dummies, the Human Body Model is a highly detailed digital representation of human anatomy. It enables deep insights into occupant responses and supports precise injury prediction across a wide range of crash scenarios and occupant characteristics.

By leveraging Autoliv's extensive knowledge of car safety and restraint system performance, the  HBM Safety Suite enables vehicle manufacturers to evaluate safety solutions earlier in the development process and support protection for a diverse population of road users. 
 

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" Virtual testing is becoming an increasingly important part of how the automotive industry advances vehicle safety. Autoliv’s HBM Safety Suite provides detailed insights into how the human body may respond in a crash, helping engineers evaluate and optimize safety performance earlier in the development process. By combining advanced Human Body Models with dedicated analysis and visualization tools, we can support the development of safer vehicles and contribute to our vision of Saving More Lives," 

Fabien Dumont, Chief Technology Officer at Autoliv

The HBM Safety suite combines academic excellence, industry expertise, and real-world safety knowledge to create a scientifically grounded and continuously evolving platform for virtual safety development. 

Supporting the Future of Vehicle Safety 
The growing adoption of virtual safety technologies reflects a broader shift within the automotive industry. As safety regulations and consumer assessment programs increasingly incorporate simulation-based methods, manufacturers are expanding the use of advanced virtual tools to complement physical crash testing and support faster, more effective vehicle development. 

As the global leader in automotive safety systems, Autoliv combines decades of real-world safety expertise, extensive knowledge of occupant protection, and advanced digital capabilities to help vehicle manufacturers better understand crash performance and accelerate the development of safer vehicles. By bringing together physical testing, simulation, and safety system expertise, Autoliv continues to support innovations that help protect lives on the road. 

The HBM Safety Suite is available to automotive manufacturers and safety researchers globally. 
 

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For more information: The next era of crash simulation | Autoliv HBM Safety Suite

 

About the SAFER Human Body Model: The SAFER HBM was founded by Chalmers University of Technology, Autoliv and Volvo Cars. It is further developed and brought to market by the Fraunhofer-Chalmers Centre, together with the founding organizations, to promote safety and innovation for the greater good.