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System and method for testing crash avoidance technologies

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  • US 8,751,143 B2
  • Filed: 10/09/2013
  • Issued: 06/10/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/13/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A Dynamic Motion Element for use in testing crash avoidance technologies in a subject vehicle, the Dynamic Motion Element comprising:

  • a body comprising an upper surface wherein the upper surface is adapted to support a soft-body having the size and shape of a vehicle or portion of a vehicle, the body having at least one tapered side so as to allow the subject vehicle to drive up to and on the upper surface with minimal to no damage to the subject vehicle or the Dynamic Motion Element, the body supported by a plurality of wheels, including at least one driven wheel rotationally coupled with an electronically-controlled power source, and at least one steerable wheel coupled with an electronically-controlled steering system; and

    an electronically-controlled braking system attached with and capable of applying braking force to one or more of the plurality of wheels.

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