Spatiavis – AR birds creating a calming driving soundscape

Summary: Spatiavis is an augmented reality audio app that simulates a spatial soundscape of birds during car drives. It calculates the distance between the user and virtual birds to produce a realistic outdoor experience, aiming to reduce stress in 5-10 minutes by connecting to the car stereo.

What it does

The app plays recorded bird sounds spatially positioned around the driver, creating the sensation of driving through a forest. It adjusts audio to maintain the birds’ locations relative to the car’s movement.

Who it's for

Drivers seeking a calming auditory environment, especially those missing natural outdoor sounds during urban or winter drives.

Why it matters

It provides a stress-relieving alternative to city traffic noise by recreating peaceful forest bird sounds inside the car.