Since its inception, underwater digital acoustic communication has required custom hardware that neither has the economies of scale nor is pervasive. We present the first acoustic system that brings underwater messaging capabilities to existing mobile devices like smartphones and smart watches. Our software-only solution leverages audio sensors, i.e., microphones and   Read More ...

Middle ear disorders are one of the most common causes of preventable hearing loss. Unfortunately, while the developing world bears a disproportionate burden of these disorders, it often lacks access to diagnostic tools. Tympanometry is a key test to measure middle ear function, but remains available only on expensive test   Read More ...

Plants cover a large fraction of the Earth’s land mass despite most species having limited to no mobility. Many plants have evolved mechanisms to disperse their seeds using the wind. A dandelion seed, for example, can travel as far as a kilometer in dry, windy, and warm conditions. Inspired by   Read More ...