IEE seat sensors help optimize airbags in new Mini Coupe

Safety specialist IEE equips the Mini Coupe with an occupant sensing system that adjusts the operation of the airbag with help from a pressure-sensitive matrix sensor in the seat. Pattern recognition and anthropometric parameters tell the airbag control unit if the seat is vacant, occupied by a child seat, a child or an adult. The information is used to control how the airbag is deployed if there is an accident.