Tue, Oct 15, 2024 13:24
Oct 15, 2024
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You should check out this informative Vox video that discusses why electric cars require artificial sound. The video provides captivating insights into the technology behind sound production in electric cars, known as “Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems,” and the creative designers who develop distinctive sounds that meet specific criteria.
Authors
Wouter Van Rossem is a researcher on the intersection between social science and computer science. He previously worked on the European Research Council (ERC) funded project, Processing Citizenship, where he investigated how data infrastructures for population processing co-produce citizens, Europe, and territory. He completed his PhD at the University of Twente in the Netherlands and is still working on publications stemming from these impactful projects. In addition to his academic pursuits as a PhD at the University of Twente in the Netherlands, he brings a diverse background as a software engineer, having worked in various companies and at the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre in Italy. His diverse background, spanning both theoretical and hands-on knowledge, reflects his keen interest in exploring the intricate interconnections between technology and society.