Augmented Reality for Your Ears
Building on their knowledge of audio signal processing, Arkamys has designed the “3D Advanced Driver Assistance System” (3D-ADAS) system for installation in the cabin of automobiles that “spatializes” the alert sounds that your car makes – using multiple speakers within the car’s cabin to indicate the position and motion of the potential danger causing the alert.
While I was confused and searching the cockpit for some indication of what the alarm was, a car with 3D-ADAS would have lead me to the potential danger through a normal reaction to a sound coming from that direction.
The 3D Advanced Driver Assistance System is not currently in any vehicles but Arkamys has been speaking with car manufacturers about enhancing the functionality of their safety alert systems with 3D-ADAS.
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