Autoliv wins at Asian Technology Excellence Awards 2025 for occupant safety innovation

As a pioneering solution in the market, it enhances protection for passengers in reclined seating positions.

Autoliv was awarded the China Technology Excellence Award for Mobility - Automotive & Transport Equipment in the Asian Technology Excellence Awards 2025 for its Omni Safety system.

Omni Safety addresses a growing safety challenge in modern and autonomous vehicles: protecting passengers in reclined seating positions during collisions. Traditional restraint systems often fail in these scenarios, with the lap belt shifting upward and causing a dangerous condition known as submarining, where passengers slide downwards and risk severe injuries to the head, neck, pelvis, and lumbar spine.

Autoliv’s solution combines advanced seatbelt and airbag technologies with complementary functions to reduce downward sliding and improve posture control. The system adapts to a wide range of occupant sizes and weights, providing effective protection whilst maintaining comfort and discretion.

The system has undergone rigorous development and validation since 2022, involving more than 100 engineers worldwide. Over 2,000 simulation tests and more than 60 physical crash tests confirmed the technology’s ability to prevent submarining and keep injury values within safe limits. To strengthen real-world readiness, Autoliv also evaluated the system across different occupant postures, varied impact angles, and multiple crash intensities beyond conventional testing requirements. Tests included scenarios beyond regulatory requirements, such as a 56 km/h full frontal rigid barrier crash, where the system continued to perform effectively.

Designed to meet the latest proposed requirement from the China Insurance Automotive Safety Index (CIASI 2026), Omni Safety demonstrates Autoliv’s commitment to practical safety solutions in real-world conditions. The technology ensures that protection is delivered only when needed, supporting both safety and comfort for occupants.

The Asian Technology Excellence Awards celebrates the most outstanding technological innovations and achievements across Asia, recognising organisations that leverage emerging technologies to drive business value, strengthen customer experiences, and transform industries.

The Asian Technology Excellence Awards is presented by Asian Business Review. To view the full list of winners, click here. If you want to join the 2026 awards programme and be acclaimed for your company's outstanding retail initiatives, please contact Julie Anne Nunez-Difuntorum at +65 3158 1386 ext 242 or [email protected].