{"id":605433,"date":"2019-08-25T10:05:05","date_gmt":"2019-08-25T17:05:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/?post_type=msr-project&#038;p=605433"},"modified":"2023-01-03T10:46:29","modified_gmt":"2023-01-03T18:46:29","slug":"soundscape-maps-delivered-in-3d-sound","status":"publish","type":"msr-project","link":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/project\/soundscape-maps-delivered-in-3d-sound\/","title":{"rendered":"Project Soundscape"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>The Soundscape research project has reached its conclusion, and the project code is now released\u00a0as open-source software. 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