I know this has happened to you. You're rocking out to a tune in your car, and suddenly are aware that an emergency vehicle is very close. You never heard the siren. Now, a number of police departments are adding a new type siren that can be felt. Kind of like Sir Mix-a-lot booming Baby Got Back from the speakers in the low rider 200 feet behind you.
Implications - This new Rumbler sends a low-frequency sound that is able to shake the ground. The Rumbler was designed to send out ten seconds of shaking at a time, as long as the area is safe. The featured video interviews police officers and drivers who take about what they think of this new traffic control innovation.
What's Driving This Trend
- Shaking Sirens
- The development of sirens that produce low-frequency vibrations to alert drivers to emergency vehicles presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in traffic control systems.
- Sensory Communication
- The use of vibrations as a means of communication can be explored as a disruptive innovation in various industries, such as public safety, transportation, and automotive.
- Inclusive Signaling
- The adoption of siren technologies that cater to individuals with hearing impairments creates an opportunity for disruptive innovation in accessibility and assistive technology sectors.
Who This Affects Most
- Public Safety
- The integration of shaking sirens in emergency vehicles presents a disruptive innovation opportunity to enhance traffic control and increase public safety measures.
- Transportation
- The implementation of sensory communication systems, such as shaking sirens, can revolutionize traffic management, improving efficiency and reducing congestion.
- Automotive
- The development of vehicle technologies that can interpret and respond to low-frequency vibrations generated by shaking sirens paves the way for disruptive innovation in active safety systems and driver assistance features.
