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Škoda Develops Duobell Bicycle Bell That Penetrates Noise-Cancelling Headphones
Škoda Develops DuoBell Bicycle Bell That Penetrates Active Noise Cancellation Systems
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Summary
Škoda Auto, in collaboration with University of Salford researchers, has developed the DuoBell bicycle bell designed to penetrate active noise cancellation (ANC) systems in headphones. The bell's sound outsmarts ANC algorithms to alert pedestrians wearing noise-canceling headphones, aiming to reduce accidents between cyclists and pedestrians in urban traffic. Škoda plans to make the underlying research publicly available to support broader expert discussion on urban safety.
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· 5 pulledThe DuoBell, a bicycle bell whose sound outsmarts the algorithms of headphones equipped with active noise cancellation (ANC), has been developed by the car manufacturer in cooperation with scientists from the University of Salford.
Researchers and audiologists from the University of Salford, together with the Škoda, examined how ANC affects the audibility of conventional bicycle bells.
The company intends to make the underlying research findings and insights publicly available.
The material is intended to support broader expert discussion and contribute to increased safety in urban traffic.
In an effort to reduce collisions with cyclists, Škoda Auto, in collaboration with scientists, introduces an innovative bicycle bell whose sound can penetrate even active noise cancellation systems.
Pedestrians wearing headphones are exposed to an increased risk of accidents. In an effort to reduce collisions with cyclists, Škoda Auto, in collaboration with scientists, introduces an innovative bicycle bell whose sound can penetrate even active noise
