An industry first: The Allianz Safety Sled prototype, equipped with an advanced system for head protection, was unveiled to the public for the first time.
Allianz Safety Sled: Pioneering Safety in Bobsleigh Competitions
We are partnering with the German Bobsleigh, Luge, and Skeleton Federation (BSD) to make bobsleigh safer for athletes. As a first step, the innovative Allianz Safety Sled was developed to collect and share current track conditions.
Building on these insights, the Allianz Center for Technology (AZT) is applying its expertise in car occupant safety to help design new protection systems, including the pioneering HIP (Head Impact Protection) System . Together, Allianz and the BSD aim to establish a global safety standard in bobsleigh – demonstrating our shared commitment to athlete protection and innovation in this fast-paced Olympic winter sport.
Increased safety in bobsleigh: It’s not enough to just duck your head
An industry first: The Allianz Safety Sled prototype, equipped with an advanced system for head protection, was unveiled to the public for the first time.
Current status of the new safety concept for improved bobsleigh safety
The new safety concepts HIP (head protection) and PASS (Passive Athlete Safety System) significantly increase the safety of athletes after a crash. The aim is to have both systems in use by mid-2028 at the latest.
Allianz Safety Sled Track Analysis
The Allianz Safety Sled report highlights key performance metrics for athletes at the IBSF World Cups. All current track conditions are uploaded in real-time before the race.
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