The Rover Group has invented a system that could reduce leg injuries in car
crashes. Car occupants鈥� knees are often injured when they bounce off springy
interior panels. Rover says the answer is to fit the panels on a ratchet
mechanism that collapses under impact, reducing injuries (GB 2 335 171). Each
ratchet is made just strong enough to withstand the forces applied when panels
are fitted, but weak enough to break in an accident.
More from New Scientist
Explore the latest news, articles and features
Technology
Google shouldn鈥檛 be pressuring schools to use its AI
91色情片
Technology
Australia鈥檚 social media ban faces high court challenge
News
Technology
The nuclear waste repository in Finland designed to outlast modern civilisation
Features
Technology
How did the biggest crypto heist in history just happen?
News
Popular articles
Trending New Scientist articles