International Research Journal of Education and Technology

Airbag technology has evolved significantly over the years, from basic mechanical systems to extremely complex, intelligent, and adaptive safety features.  The advancements in airbag deployment technology are explored in this paper, focusing especially on multi-stage inflation, pre-crash sensing, AI-assisted deployment, and external airbag systems. To enhance passenger safety and minimize injuries, contemporary airbag systems integrate LiDAR, radar, and machine learning algorithms to better predict and respond to accident scenarios.  Through enabling real-time detection of accidents, vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication enhance the performance of airbags.  Moreover, the reliability and effectiveness of airbags have been enhanced thanks to advancements in light, stiff, and fire-resistant materials. With autonomous cars, smart sensors, and AI-powered predictive deployment on the horizon, airbag technology is expected to be key to achieving road safety zero-fatality goals.  The research considers how the latest airbag deployment technology advancements can influence car safety in the future.