When were airbags first introduced?

Airbags were first introduced in the 1950s, with the earliest prototypes being developed by various automotive manufacturers. However, it wasn't until the 1970s that airbags became more widely adopted, particularly after the U.S. government mandated their inclusion in new cars. The first production vehicles equipped with airbags were released in the late 1970s and early 1980s. By the 1990s, airbags became standard safety features in most vehicles.