Wanted: Local dummies to replace imports in auto crash tests

“We are definitely localizing soft target dummies. And these are dummies we use for ADAS testing,” said the first of the two persons cited earlier, both speaking on condition of anonymity. ADAS, or advanced driver assistance systems, are classified into six levels of driving automation, from Level 0 (no automation) to Level 5 (full driving automation). India currently permits up to Level 2 ADAS, which can control steering and acceleration or braking under certain conditions but require drivers to remain attentive and monitor the road at all times. “ARAI is currently developing indigenous soft target dummies for ADAS testing as…