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Movement-Tracking Air Drums

The 'Aerodrums 2' Kit Uses 3D Imaging to Enable Silent Drumming

— June 6, 2023 — Tech
The 'Aerodrums 2' is an innovative set of air drums that uses an included camera module to be able to track drumsticks in the drummer's hand as well as their foot movements in order to be able to produce authentic drum sounds.

The system, which can be used with headphones, comes with a companion smartphone app that users can wield to see a three-dimensional depiction of a virtual drum kit along with animated depictions of their hands and feet playing it.

The fact of the matter is that drum kits tend to require a lot of space and ideally call for a garage or other large space in which to play without disturbing the neighbors, but this is a luxury that's not available to most people, including touring musicians staying in hotel rooms. The 'Aerodrums 2' product tackles this issue by allowing drummers to practice and play without making noise and without requiring a ton of space.

The 'Aerodrums 2' air drum kit is the subject of a crowdfunding campaign, and can be procured for a pledge of $526.

Image Credit: Aerodrums
Trend Themes
1. Virtual Instrument Kits - The development of virtual instrument kits using 3D imaging technology creates an opportunity for companies to provide alternative solutions to traditional, space-consuming music instruments.
2. Silent Musical Instruments - The emergence of silent musical instruments provides an opportunity to disrupt the music industry to cater to consumers who want to experience music without noise complaints or spatial constraints.
3. Smartphone-controlled Music Gadgets - The rise of smartphone-controlled music gadgets opens doors for companies to diversify their product lines and offer innovative variations of traditional music instruments.
Industry Implications
1. Music Technology - Innovations in using 3D imaging technology to create virtual instruments have the potential to revolutionize the music technology industry.
2. Consumer Electronics - The creation and popularity of smartphone-controlled music gadgets introduce disruptive innovations that could shape the future of the consumer electronics industry.
3. Entertainment Industry - Advancements in noise-free musical instruments offer potentially game-changing opportunities for the entertainment industry to expand their services and reach wider audiences.
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