You may have been handed the usual tape player and headphones while visiting museums and galleries before, but the Brühl's Terrace in Dresden, Germany takes a big step in providing interactive exhibits.
People just need to rest their elbows on the railing and cup their ears to be transported back to the night of the terrible air raid on February 13th 1945, using technology called "touched echo." While leaning on to the balustrade, the sound of airplanes and explosions is transmitted from the swinging balustrade through their arms directly into their inner ear (bone conduction).
The sound is not audible to the people who are not touching the rail.
Bone Conduction Technology For Interactive Exhibits
Touched Echo Technology
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Exhibits - Opportunity for integrating bone conduction technology to enhance visitor experiences and create interactive exhibits in museums and galleries.
2. Bone Conduction - Potential for utilizing bone conduction technology to transmit audio directly to the inner ear, offering a unique and immersive audio experience.
3. Tactile Engagement - Emerging trend of engaging visitors physically by allowing them to interact with exhibits through touch and bodily contact, such as resting on railings.
Industry Implications
1. Museums - Application of bone conduction technology in museums can revolutionize the way visitors experience exhibits, providing a more immersive and memorable visit.
2. Galleries - Integration of bone conduction technology in galleries can enhance the viewers' engagement with art, adding a new dimension to the art viewing experience.
3. Audio Technology - Opportunity for audio technology providers to develop and market bone conduction devices specifically designed for interactive exhibits and immersive audio experiences.