Abstract: The invention relates to a dummy object for testing the operationality of driver assistance systems or emergency braking systems in motor vehicles or rail vehicles. The dummy object is configured to be made to collide with a test object in a test of an emergency braking system, having a torso and at least one limb. The limb is coupled to the torso and is connected to be movable with respect to the torso by way of a first joint unit, and having at least one first electric drive unit. The first electric drive unit is configured to move the limb relative to the torso. It is provided according to the invention that the first electric drive unit forms an integrated structure with the limb.