Northwestern researchers, including the Bienen School's Theresa Brancaccio, have developed the first smart wearable device to continuously track how much people use their voices, alerting them to overuse before vocal fatigue and potential injury set in.
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February 20, 2023
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First wearable device for vocal fatigue senses when your voice needs a break
Northwestern researchers, including the Bienen School's Theresa Brancaccio, have developed the first smart wearable device to continuously track how much people use their voices, alerting them to overuse before vocal fatigue and potential injury set in.
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