Ian Reynolds

Engineer

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Publications

Schematic diagram illustrating ultrasonic echolocation principles, featuring concentric circles and sound wave patterns, relevant to assistive technology research by Ian Reynolds at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Reynolds, I. ., & Teng, S. . (2024). Design and optimization of assistive ultrasonic echolocation. The Journal on Technology & Persons With Disabilities, 12. 20.500.12680/vq27zw052 (Original work published 2024)

Projects

  • Human Echolocation
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    Human Echolocation

    What is echolocation? Sometimes, the surrounding world is too dark and silent for typical vision and hearing. This is true in deep caves, for example, or in murky water where little light penetrates. Animals living in these environments often have the ability to echolocate: They make sounds and listen for their reflections. Like turning on a flashlight in a dark room, echolocation is a way to illuminate objects and spaces actively using sound.

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