Project Soundscape
Established: January 1, 2017
Microsoft Soundscape was a project from Microsoft Research that explored the use of innovative audio-based technology to enable people to build a richer awareness of their surroundings, thus becoming more confident and empowered to get around.
Unlike step-by-step navigation apps, Soundscape used 3D audio cues to enrich ambient awareness and provided a new way to relate to the environment. It provided comfort in unfamiliar spaces, supporting individuals in making mental maps and personal route choices.
The Soundscape research project has reached its conclusion, and the project code is now released as open-source software. For more information visit https://aka.ms/ossblog (opens in new tab).