Your Golf Swing Has Something to Say
Swearing on the golf course is certainly a common thing. But singing? If a Yale professor's new invention catches on, golfers may be spending as much time tuning their clubs as their game. Physics professor Robert Grober has created a golf club that produces acoustic biofeedback -- pitch changes and other musical feedback -- as you progress through a golf swing, which provides a new source of input for golfers looking to improve their swing. The tones pitch higher or lower depending on the speed of a club, for example. In essence, golfers aim to emulate the sound of a professional golfer's swing, which is provided by the golf club (so it helps if you've got a good musical ear and memory).If you're worried about bothering others (or giving up your sweet tune), you can rest easy: The system uses a wireless headphones as shown in this video of an early prototype. Those who want to improve their golf swing today may have to wait a bit -- Grober's patent has only just been approved.
From SCI FI Tech and New Scientist
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