Until now, federal testing has relied mainly on male-based dummies, even though women face higher injury risks in car accidents. The new model offers detailed data for pelvis, spine, and organ injuries, highlighting gender bias and paving the way for better protection for women in automotive safety design.

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The dummy will not be used in federal safety tests yet. Agencies still need to revise long-standing testing rules, meaning that the new female dummy will be introduced gradually once the updated regulations are approved.