Printer friendly version Sounds in cars for improved safety
communication and comfort 29 May 2012 Luleå University of
Technology In a new project "3D sound design" at Luleå
University of Technology, scientists from several disciplines
are to develop information systems for cars, in cooperation with
the automotive company Volvo Cars. Acousticians, psychologists,
musicians, composers and designers are going to collaborate and
develop systems such as can warn drivers of dangers such as
moose or a pedestrian near the car - Such a system should be
able to provide an indication to the driver that it is an object
at the side of the road where a danger is associated. We will
examine what is the best way to provide the driver with
information about this, says Anders Ågren Professor of
Engineering acoustics at Luleå University of Technology. 7
million SEK will fund "3D sound design" which is co-financed by
automotive company Volvo and Swedish transport administration in
the FFI program. The purpose of the "3D Sound Des