SMRTR Science & EngineeringJul 2, 2026Interesting Engineering

Watch: New wearable converts robot movements into music to improve workplace safety

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Georgia Tech researchers created Spherephones, a wearable headset that turns nearby robot movements into background music, warning workers of approaching robots without disruptive alarms. Using 3D audio cues inspired by horror film music, workers instinctively sense a robot's location and timing while staying focused on their tasks.

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