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Avular and Sorama team up to soothe the buzz of drones
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From Amazon package deliveries to an unprecedented birds-eye view of ground operations, drones offer countless applications on which businesses can capitalize. But as the number of drones continues to explode, so too is the raucous sound of the blades piercing through the air. By taking a page out of nature’s book, sound imaging specialist Sorama and robotics expert Avular are teaming up to calm the shrill of the machines and limit noise pollution.
Most people have a good understanding of the damaging effects that air pollution poses on the planet and the population. Somewhat less known, however, is that the second most damaging environmental impact on humans actually stems from noise pollution. There are a number of studies showing that psychoacoustic effects in the environment can have major effects on people’s health.
“There are certain sounds that can really trigger the fight-or-flight response that releases hormones in the human body,” says Rick Scholte, founder and CEO of the Eindhoven-based acoustic imaging expert Sorama. “Studies show that over time, high levels of these stress hormones can actually lead to a number of ailments – including heart disease.”
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