Volvo engineer Nils Bohlin designed the modern three-point seatbelt and made its patent available for use by other automakers. The company didn't say whether it'll be as generous with the multi-adaptive safety belt, but the new system will debut in the all-electric Volvo EX60 midsize SUV sometime next year.

Volvo will debut a next-gen seatbelt system in its upcoming EX60, utilizing smart sensors and adaptive technology to tailor crash protection

Volvo is introducing a new seatbelt design that it says is a major safety improvement over the modern three-point safety belt. The new design is a smart seatbelt that uses sensors to adapt to your body and will use OTA updates to improve over time.