WorldSID-50M

The development of the WorldSID-50M percentile male dummy was initiated in 1997 as part of a drive by ISO to establish harmonised side impact regulations. The development is overseen by an international group of experts, gathered in the WorldSID Task Group, working under the auspices of the ISO/TC22/SC12/WG5 on anthropomorphic test devices.

The WorldSID 50th percentile male crash test dummy is primarily used in side-impact crash testing to evaluate vehicle safety and occupant protection. Its high biofidelity and advanced instrumentation make it suitable for regulatory, consumer, and research applications. Automotive manufacturers employ it in development and validation of side airbags, seat structures, and restraint systems. The crash test dummy also plays a key role in certification tests and is widely adopted in global safety programs. Its modularity, detailed sensing capabilities, and compatibility with digital acquisition systems make it a critical tool in both compliance testing and innovative safety engineering. Configuration in accordance with ISO 15830 and UN ECE R135. 

The WorldSID is designed to meet the anthropometry of a mid-size male and has integrated on-board DAS, with most of the modules installed in the rigid spine.

Cellbond and Kistler jointly developed and offer this advanced side impact dummy. Various sensor options are available including 2-D / 3-D KIRTRACCs and RibEye^TM for the chest deflections. It is available with in-dummy Kistler DTI and DTS Slice 6 technologies as well as analogue configuration.

Euro NCAP TB 029 approval was granted 2nd March 2026.