Research Article

Impact Device for Biomechanics of Human Head-Neck Injuries

Table 1

Standards and user requirements.

Standards requirementsUser requirements

Standardized mannequin modelSuitable dimensions
High-quality video and photo deviceLow-cost elements
Extensive laboratories to perform the testRepeatability
Impact velocity range: 3.0–9.0 m/sDifferent impact locations
Impactor weight: >15.5 kg ± 3%The mannequin is able to mimic neck motion
Different impact locationsForce sensor range: 100 N
IMU acceleration range: ±16 g
IMU acceleration sensitivity: 2048 LSB/g