AI-based quality control system listens for clicks on assembly lines

When two interlocking parts of a product are joined together in a factory, they typically make a satisfying “click” sound. By listening for such noises, a newly-developed system can detect when faults have occurred on robotic assembly lines.Continue Re… Continue reading AI-based quality control system listens for clicks on assembly lines

Ondophone On Point

The name Ondophone is a mash-up of two instruments, the Marxophone, and the ondes martenot. From the Marxophone, [Wintergatan] borrows the spring-loaded hammers, which repeatedly strike a string once activated. The ondes martenot loans its Theremin-like sound and ability to lean back on western semi-tone notes. Mating such different instruments …read more

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Drone guidance system uses sound to “see” walls

Many drones already utilize ultrasound to detect individual obstacles lying directly in their path. A proposed new drone system, however, would use sound to determine where all of the walls are within a room – providing guidance when vision- or light-b… Continue reading Drone guidance system uses sound to “see” walls

What Does Your Necklace Say?

If we write about sound reproduction, there is a good chance we found a home-made amplifier or an upcycled speaker system. In this case, you don’t use your ears to appreciate the sound; you use your hands or eyes. [ElatisEagles] converted an amplitude sound graph into a wearable bead. Even …read more

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Researchers build wearable jammer to stop smart speakers listening in

If the growing proliferation of always on, always listening smart speakers in our homes is making you a little uneasy, researchers from the University of Chicago might have the answer: a wearable bracelet that jams the microphones in speakers, smartwat… Continue reading Researchers build wearable jammer to stop smart speakers listening in

German AI tech recognizes crucial road noises

While some vehicles now utilize computer vision systems to “see” items such as road signs and pedestrians, the urban environment consists not only of sights, but also sounds. With that in mind, German scientists are creating a noise-recognition system … Continue reading German AI tech recognizes crucial road noises

A Box With A Pocket Sized Boom

[Discreet Electronics Guy] sends in his very pocket sized boom box.

One thing we love about [Discreet Electronics Guy]’s projects is how they really showcase that a cool hack is possible without access to 3D printers, overnight PCB services, and other luxuries. Everything in this board is hand made by …read more

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