Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Haptic suits give deaf people a new way to feel live music at Lincoln Center

Good news! Wonderful!

Is this available only for deaf people? This might be a whole new way to experience music.

"... SURROUND BODY EXPERIENCE
The battery-powered wireless wearable includes a harness, two wristbands, and two ankle bands, supplying 8 distinct areas of vibration across the user’s body, or what we call a ‘Surround Body Experience.’ Each element receives complex polyphonic musical expressions across the skin. Wearers may adjust the intensity of vibrations, which are visually represented via customizable color LED lights. ..." (Source)

"... Belquer, who is also a musician and theater artist, is now the "Chief Vibrational Officer" of Music: Not Impossible, an off-shoot of Not Impossible Labs [Motto: "Nothing Is Impossible Forever"]...
A recent event at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts called "Silent Disco: An Evening of Access Magic" showcased the suit's potential. Seventy-five of them were lined up on racks at a party meant to be accessible to all. Anyone could borrow one, whether they were hearing, hard of hearing or deaf, ..."

Haptic suits give deaf people a new way to feel live music at Lincoln Center : NPR



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