DASH 1.0 and DUKE 3.0 are two new crash test dummy dogs from Sleepypod created to help make safer pet products. While DASH 1.0 is the first Sleepypod crash test dummy to represent the shape of a sighthound with long legs, a deep chest, a wiry body and a lean head, DUKE 3.0 is a next-gen representation of a a German Shepherd.
The company's two newest proprietary crash test pets join nine crash test dogs and cats designed and built in-house by Sleepypod’s research and development team. "Crash test pets are critical for testing Sleepypod’s car safety restraints throughout the product design process so that we can expose possible flaws that could compromise the safety of a pet in a car crash," says Michael Leung, Sleepypod co-founder and lead product designer.
Crash Test Dummy Dogs
DASH 1.0 and DUKE 3.0 by Sleepypod Enhance Pet Product Design & Safety
Trend Themes
1. Pet Safety Innovation - Enhanced crash test dummies like DASH 1.0 and DUKE 3.0 signify a focus on improving safety standards in pet travel products.
2. Breed-specific Testing - Proprietary crash test dummies modeled after specific dog breeds represent a tailored approach to pet safety.
3. Next-gen Pet Products - Advanced product design fueled by realistic crash test models could redefine the market for pet safety devices.
Industry Implications
1. Pet Product Manufacturing - Manufacturers gain insights into breed-specific safety needs, enabling the creation of more effective and specialized pet safety gear.
2. Automotive Safety Tech - The inclusion of crash test dummy pets enhances vehicle safety features through rigorous testing of car safety restraints.
3. Research and Development - R&D teams focusing on pet products can leverage realistic crash test models to push innovation boundaries.