Standards:

Applications:

You can use the 50th Percentile Male Dummy in the following applications:

Frontal occupant protection testing for passenger and commercial vehicles

Seatbelt restraint performance and injury evaluation

Analysis of frontal airbag deployment characteristics and protection effectiveness

Assessment of dashboard, steering, and pedal impacts on occupants

NCAP frontal crash testing for new vehicles

Human impact studies in aerospace, high-speed rail, military, and special equipment

Biomechanical research in universities and third-party testing institutions

Product Information:

The 50th Percentile Male Crash Test Dummy is a biomechanical surrogate designed for frontal automotive crash testing. It is based on anthropometric data, body mass distribution, and joint characteristics of the 50th percentile adult male in European and American populations. The dummy accurately simulates the mechanical response of a medium-sized male occupant during collisions. It is widely used in regulatory testing, NCAP evaluation, and passive safety system development, serving as a core tool for frontal occupant injury assessment.

Standards

The dummy conforms to a comprehensive set of standards:

(1) GB 11551 – Protection of occupants in frontal collisions

(2) GB/T 29120 – Anthropomorphic test device general technical requirements

(3) GB/T 24550 – Frontal crash test methods

(4) UN R94 – Frontal crash occupant protection

(5) UN R137 – Full-width rigid barrier frontal collision

(6) ISO 6487 – Road vehicles — Measurement techniques in impact tests

(7) SAE J211 – Instrumentation for impact tests

(8) Euro NCAP – Frontal crash test protocols

(9) C-NCAP – Frontal crash test protocols

(10) US NCAP / IIHS – Frontal crash test protocols

(11) FMVSS 208 – Occupant crash protection

(12) J-NCAP / K-NCAP / ASEAN NCAP / Latin NCAP / ANCAP – Frontal crash test protocols

Parameters

Dimensions

No.	Name	Dimension (mm)
A	Seated Height	883.9 ±5.1
B	Shoulder Pivot Height	513.1 ±7.6
C	H-Point Height (Reference)	86.4 ±2.5
D	H-Point to Seatback (Reference)	137.2 ±2.5
E	Shoulder Pivot to Backplane	88.9 ±5.1
F	Thigh Thickness	147.3 ±7.6
G	Elbow to Wrist	297.2 ±7.6
H	Head Rear to Backplane	43.2 ±2.5
I	Shoulder to Elbow	337.8 ±7.6
J	Elbow to Seat Plane	200.7 ±10.2
K	Knee Front to Backplane	591.8 ±12.7
L	Foot to Seat Plane	442.0 ±12.7
M	Knee Pivot to Floor	492.8 ±7.6
O	Chest Thickness (No Skin)	221.0 ±7.6
P	Foot Length	259.1 ±7.6
U	Hip Width	363.2 ±7.6
V	Shoulder Width	429.3 ±7.6
W	Foot Width	99.1 ±7.6
Y	Chest Circumference	985.5 ±15.2
Z	Waist Circumference	850.9 ±15.2
AA	Chest Reference Position	431.8 ±2.5
BB	Waist Reference Position	228.6 ±2.5

Mass Distribution

Component	Mass (kg)
Head Assembly	4.54 ±0.05
Neck Assembly	1.54 ±0.05
Upper Torso with Chest Skin	17.19 ±0.36
Lower Torso	23.04 ±0.36
Thigh (L/R)	5.99 ±0.09
Lower Leg (L/R, incl. feet)	5.45 ±0.14
Upper Arm (L/R)	2.00 ±0.10
Lower Arm/Hand (L/R)	2.27 ±0.09
Total Dummy Weight	77.70 ±1.18

Sensor Configuration

Location	Sensor Type	Channels	Requirement
Head	Accelerometer	3x1	★★★
Head	Angular Rate Sensor	3x1	★
Upper Neck	6-axis Load Cell	1x6	★★★
Lower Neck	6-axis Load Cell	1x6	★
Chest	Accelerometer	3x1	★★
Chest	Displacement Sensor	1x1	★★★
Thoracic Spine	5-axis Load Cell	1x5	★
Lumbar	6-axis Load Cell	1x6	★
Pelvis	Accelerometer	3x1	★
Lower Thigh	6-axis Load Cell	2x6	★★
Lower Thigh	Single-axis Force Sensor	2x1	★★★
Knee	Displacement Sensor	2x1	★★★
Knee	2-axis Force Sensor	2x2	★
Upper Tibia	4-axis Force Sensor	2x4	★★
Lower Tibia	4-axis Force Sensor	2x4	★★
Foot	Accelerometer	2x2	★

Features

(1) Designed based on 50th percentile adult male anthropometric data, representing medium-sized occupants

(2) Anatomically accurate with realistic mass distribution and joint motion characteristics

(3) Head, neck, chest, pelvis, and lower limb biomechanical response meets Hybrid III series requirements

(4) Supports multi-channel load, acceleration, and displacement sensors for regulatory and R&D testing

(5) Modular design allows easy maintenance, calibration, and component replacement

(6) Widely applicable for regulatory testing, NCAP evaluation, and multi-domain human impact research

Accessories

(1) Sensor kits (accelerometers, angular rate sensors, load cells, displacement sensors)

(2) Calibration tools and jigs

(3) Protective covers and clothing

(4) Mounting adapters and fixtures

(5) Maintenance toolset

Test Procedures

(1) Inspect all structural components, joints, and skin for integrity prior to testing

(2) Adjust seating posture, H-point, and limb positions according to relevant standards

(3) Follow specific seatbelt paths and seating configurations for each NCAP or regulatory protocol

(4) Install, zero, and calibrate sensors in compliance with ISO 6487

(5) Inspect and maintain critical components and sensors after the crash test

Maintenance Information

Regularly check joints, skin, and structural components for wear or damage

Calibrate all sensors periodically to maintain measurement accuracy

Store the dummy in a controlled environment to prevent material degradation

Replace worn or damaged components promptly to ensure reliable test resultsConclusion

The 50th Percentile Male Crash Test Dummy accurately represents a medium-sized male occupant for frontal crash testing. With modular construction and high-precision sensor integration, you can perform detailed occupant injury assessment, regulatory compliance testing, and vehicle safety system development efficiently and reliably.

FAQ

(1) What is this product?

It is a 50th percentile adult male crash test dummy used in frontal automotive collision testing.

(2) What is this product used for?

You use it to evaluate injury risk, assess restraint systems, and support safety research and regulatory testing.

(3) How does this product work?

The dummy replicates human body mass distribution, joint stiffness, and damping to measure acceleration, load, force, and displacement during frontal impacts.

(4) Why is this product important?

It ensures medium-sized male occupants are represented in crash tests, guiding safer vehicle interior, restraint, and airbag design.

(5) Which industries is this product suitable for?

Automotive OEMs, crash test laboratories, safety research institutions, regulatory testing agencies, and academic research facilities.