Powering the next generation of wheelchair passenger safety

THE iQ CENTER OF EXCELLENCE

Launched in 2014, Q’STRAINT’s research and development facility leads the industry in product innovation. The iQ Center aims to continually develop smart, technology-driven solutions for wheelchair passenger safety and accessibility.

Technology & Innovation

HYGE™ Crash Simulator

5,000lbs Max Payload
60g of Max Acceleration
225,000lbs Peak Thrust Delivery
0-60mph in 0.1 sec.

Crash Test Dummies

Humanetics Hybrid III 50th Percentile Male
124 sensor channel capability
Joint articulation accurately mimicking human behaviour
Design evolution since 1976

Phantom R320S Cameras

Captures images at up to 240,000 fps
1920×1200 HD resolution in full colour
LED SunBlast™ lighting by Luminys
Cameras run at 1000fps

Data Acquisition Micro

42mm Cube Small Footprint
5,000g Max Acceleration:
Low Mass and Power Efficient
Modular System up to 384 channels

Full Vehicle (SBA) Anchorage Test System

Capable of accommodating test vehicles of up to 7.5 metres in length
Typically delivers a static pull force in excess of 6 tonnes
Servo Electric linear actuators allow clean, silent, precise and highly controllable test configurations
Super light synthetic chain made of high resistance fibres
Real time controller with specific ECE R14 advanced control strategies for improved accurate control

Dedicated Facility

6,000 square-foot structure
iQ Customer Lounge with viewing station
A team of highly specialized development engineers and technologists

Relentless Testing

We promise an unmatched commitment to excellence, running rigorous testing and comprehensive product inspections.

Crash Simulations

In our continual efforts toward quality control, we conduct our own crash simulations on-site at the iQ Centre.

Product Research

Our state-of-the-art technology allows us to study, test and certify new products, bringing them to market quicker than ever before.

The Amazing HYGE™ Crash Simulator

The HYGE™ accelerator sled is capable of reproducing crash conditions simulating a vehicle impact in excess of 60 mph. The sled test can deliver a whopping 225,000 pounds of thrust (equivalent to a modern jet fighter); and is capable of handling in-vehicle tests up to 2.25 tonnes; acceleration to of 60gs and speeds of 66 mph in 0.1 seconds!