In the rapidly evolving world of virtual and augmented reality, the quest for immersive spatial audio has led to significant advancements in technology. A recent study by De Hu, Junsheng Hu, and Cuicui Jiang introduces a novel approach to Head-Relate
In the realm of marketing, understanding customer sentiment and emotions from phone calls can be a game-changer. However, the task of classifying and analyzing large volumes of audio data to gauge customer purchasing propensity has been a persistent
A landmark study published this week in The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America has unveiled a new generation of psychoacoustic prediction models, specifically designed to assess and mitigate the short-term noise annoyance caused by unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in urban environments. This breakthrough, developed by researchers at the University of Southampton and the German Aerospace Center, represents a paradigm shift in how acoustic scientists and urban planners can address the burgeoning challenge of noise pollution from drones and electric aircraft—an issue set to intensify as urban air mobility (UAM) becomes a reality.
In a groundbreaking stride towards accessibility in sports broadcasting, researchers have introduced MCAD, an innovative end-to-end pipeline designed to generate audio descriptions (AD) for soccer games. This development is poised to revolutionize ho
In the realm of in-air acoustic imaging, the quest for high-quality, real-time imaging has been a persistent challenge. Traditional Delay-and-Sum (DAS) beamforming, while simple and computationally efficient, falls short in delivering the high dynami
In a groundbreaking study, researchers Jinhong Jeong, Sunghyun Lee, Jaeyoung Lee, Seonah Han, and Youngjae Yu have delved into the fascinating realm of sound symbolism, exploring how Multimodal Large Language Models (MLLMs) interpret auditory informa
The audio world has long chased the holy grail of perfect sound reproduction, but this week, a seismic shift occurred. At the 2025 Create the Future Design Contest, IMERSIV unveiled a digital-to-analog converter (DAC) that delivers a 100X improvement in noise, linearity, and dynamic range—achieving a broadband noise floor of just 40nVrms and a dynamic range exceeding 28 bits, or 170dB. For context, today’s top-tier DACs struggle to reach 130dB. This isn’t just incremental progress; it’s the most significant objective leap in audio technology’s 140-year history, and it’s set to redefine what’s possible for recording, mixing, and playback.
In the rapidly evolving field of robotic manipulation, Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models have made remarkable strides, enabling robots to perform complex tasks with greater precision and autonomy. However, these advancements have largely relied on
In the rapidly evolving landscape of robotic systems, Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models are emerging as a transformative force, enabling seamless end-to-end perception-to-action pipelines. These advanced models integrate multiple sensory modalities
In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, a groundbreaking development has emerged that promises to revolutionize the way machines understand and interact with music. Researchers have introduced Music Flamingo, a novel large audio
