Researchers at Igarashi Design Interfaces Project in Tokyo, Japan have developed smart headphones, called “Universal Headphones”, that “automatically switch channels when placed in the wrong ear.” Continue reading for a video demonstration.

The new “Universal Headphones” solve the mix-up problem by placing a proximity sensor on one of the headphones that measures distance to your ear.

[via Dvice]

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