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For individuals suffering from chronic back injuries, herniated discs, or other spinal conditions, standard automotive seating can transform daily driving from routine transportation into a painful ordeal. Many seek orthopedic seating solutions that provide the lumbar support, pressure distribution, and ergonomic positioning necessary for comfortable and safe driving.

Modern vehicles are equipped with sophisticated safety systems, including the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), which integrates airbags and sensors for occupant protection. In Toyota trucks and SUVs, the Occupant Classification System (OCS) plays a key role in determining the appropriate response of the front passenger airbag based on occupant characteristics. This system aims to prevent unnecessary or excessive airbag deployment, particularly for children or smaller adul

An airbag proxy is a small device that mimics the electrical signature of an airbag in a vehicle's SRS system. The SRS system constantly checks the integrity of all its connected airbags, pretensioners (a seatbelt pretensioner is a safety device that automatically tightens the seatbelt in the event of a collision, reducing the amount of forward movement and helping to secure the occupant more effectively), and sensors by measuring circuit resistance. If something isn't connec