A ‘false park’ incident can result in unintended vehicle movement after attempting or intending to put a vehicle in Park. False park is a widely recognized hazard throughout the automotive…
A ‘false park’ incident can result in unintended vehicle movement after attempting or intending to put a vehicle in Park. False park is a widely recognized hazard throughout the automotive…
Automotive engineers take specific measures during the design and manufacturing phases to ensure vehicle cabin air safety by diverting-away and sealing-out carbon monoxide and other toxic fumes.…
The National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) recently reported that over 84 million trips were taken on shared bicycles and scooters in the United States in 2018. This is more…
In this article, Civil Engineer Thomas Lyden and Automotive Engineer Roland Hoover provide an overview of pavement crack sealing and discuss how misapplications of sealant can contribute to motorcycle…
In the design of an automobile, Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) and Forward Collision Warning (FCW) systems are installed to increase safety by reducing the severity of rear-end collisions, or even…
In this article, Civil Engineer, Thomas Lyden provides an overview of winter maintenance operations. His discussion includes two strategies for snow and ice control, anti-icing and de-icing, and how…
In this article, the automotive engineers at Robson Forensic provide an overview of the individual components and sensors that make advanced driver systems and autonomous vehicles possible. In related…
This article discusses the human factors behind autonomous vehicles; it provides an overview of the various levels of vehicle automation and also discusses some of the challenges involved in…
In this article, the experts at Robson Forensic discuss the typical components of a vehicle-pedestrian collision and delve into specialty technical issues that are frequently relevant to these…
In this article, automotive engineer, Marcus Mazza, P.E. discusses the merits of utilizing vehicle simulation software to test vehicle dynamics in place of traditional instrumented testing. Vehicle…
Wet leaves, fog and early frost, followed by snowy roads.. Fortunately you can steer clear of fall and winter driving hazards with these expert, up-to-date tips for staying safe behind the wheel.…
How does seatbelt use or non-use affect occupant safety in relatively low-speed impacts? In this research, the automotive engineers at Robson Forensic demonstrate the effectiveness of seatbelt use in…
The data readout from an automotive Event Data Recorder (EDR) or vehicle "black box" is often a topic of curiosity. This data was designed by engineers to be analyzed by engineers toward the purpose…
How often do drivers use their vehicle’s parking brake and in which situations are they most likely to use them? In this research project, the automotive engineers at Robson Forensic sought to…
How does the use of winter, all-season, or summer tires affect the accuracy of calculations performed by accident reconstructionists? In this research project, the automotive engineers at Robson…