An AB Dynamics Steering Robot was utilized in controlled and instrumented test conducted pursuant to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSAs) New Car Assessment Program’s (NCAP) fishhook test protocol. Successful design changes validated by the NHTSA’s fishhook test protocol have been performed on a Chevrolet Blazer, Ford Explorer Sport, Mitsubishi Montero Sport, Chevrolet Tracker and 2004 Ford Explorer. Sample results include:
Explorer tipping up. This is a test of the vehicle with water dummies or equivalent belted in the RF and rear seat (two in the rear seat)
Safer design NOT tipping up. This test was configured with P205/75R15 tires and had a modified track width increased by four inches and the center of gravity lowered by one inch.