Fake Noise for the Toyota Prius
The Toyota Prius has been touted as a “Silent Killer” – knocking off blind or otherwise distracted pedestrians. How can we solve this problem? Speakers buried inside and under the car’s bumpers and fenders to simulate “engine noise.” Although the car now sounds like a popcorn bag roasting in the microwave, the concept is solid. The noise is low, almost inaudible to the driver, and fades from side to side depending on which direction you turn. The concept and execution of this speaker system comes from Standford University, and it will be interesting to see where Toyota takes this.
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