# What Makes A Smart Seatbelt Different From A Regular One?

> A lot of people owe Volvo a big thanks for inventing the modern three-point safety belt back in 1959. It's estimated that the design has saved over a million lives, and by making it an open patent, other automakers have…

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1939791/smart-seatbelt-vs-regular-differences/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=68a4eef1b24a316b0e3882e3)
- **Published:** 2025-08-19
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #design #different #makes #regular #seatbelt #smart #able #auto
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