Sonar

Personal sonic realities in collective environments

SONAR is a sound-location technology that combines a proprietary tracking system, directional ultrasonic speakers, robotic arms, and very specific sound design. Unlike conventional sound systems that fill an entire room, SONAR allows sound to be precisely delivered to specific locations or people. This enables multiple visitors to experience different audio content and realities simultaneously while occupying the same physical environment.

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By continuously tracking people as they move through space, SONAR can direct sound toward specific individuals and follow them through their journey. Only the targeted listener hears the sound.

SONAR allows for multi-person interaction, and can deliver different sounds to different people within the same room. The system is able to seamlessly manage a number of participants exceeding the number of speakers by moving, tracking and targeting different people intermittently.

Beyond targeting people, SONAR can also direct sound toward physical objects or architectural elements like walls, creating the illusion that sound originates from them rather than from the speakers themselves.