Leon Lu, a Information Technology PhD student at Carleton University, developed The Tap-Tap device. The wearable replaces the need for visual cues by allowing teachers and music learners to send vibration signals in real-time to one another.
The tap-tap is worn around the ankles of music learners and teachers, allowing them to communicate with one another by simply tapping their heels together to push a button. When pressed, the button sends a vibration to the paired device. These vibrations can be used to create codes as a way to communicate messages non-verbally.
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