Automotive Night Vision Systems use infrared cameras to detect thermal radiation from road users and surrounding objects, helping drivers identify potential hazards such as pedestrians and animals in darkness or reduced visibility. Reliable testing is essential to evaluate system performance and support the development of robust thermal detection technologies.

4activeSystems’ 4activeHT heated dummies provide realistic test targets designed to reproduce the thermal characteristics of human and animal forms. Optimised heat transfer to the outer surface, combined with independently defined heating zones across key body areas — including the face, arms, hands, torso and legs — enables the generation of representative infrared images.

The heated configuration is available for the 4activePS, 4activePS-child, 4activePA, 4activePA-child and 4activeAN platforms. Suitable for both static and moving test scenarios, these solutions support repeatable evaluation under a range of testing conditions.

By enabling realistic thermal target simulation, the 4activeHT family supports the development and validation of automotive infrared sensing technologies, contributing to enhanced night-time perception and safer driving.