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.
Continue reading on Northwestern NowFirst wearable device for vocal fatigue senses when your voice needs a break
February 20, 2023
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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A "Fitbit" for your vocal cords
Bienen School of Music lecturer Theresa Brancaccio discusses her Singer Savvy app – a vocal fatigue tracking system – on the Northwestern Digital Learning Podcast.