CTAG has incorporated the Head and Torso Simulator (HATS) system, an advanced technology that reproduces human sound perception with high fidelity, opening up new possibilities for the design of acoustic experiences in various environments.
This system, which simulates human anatomy—including the head, torso, and ears calibrated according to IEC 60318–4—allows to analyse how users perceive sound in indoor spaces, from vehicles to residential environments, including means of transport such as trains, aeroplanes, and buses.
Thanks to HATS, CTAG is strengthening its capacity to develop innovative acoustic solutions that improve comfort and sound quality in audio, communication and sound insulation systems. This technology is particularly valuable in the context of connected and autonomous mobility, as well as in the design of more comfortable and functional living spaces.
The incorporation of HATS not only allows for more realistic assessments, but also drives the creation of new acoustic concepts tailored to the needs of manufacturers, transport operators and companies in the housing sector.
With this, CTAG reaffirms its commitment to applied innovation and technical excellence in the development of acoustic solutions for a more comfortable and connected future.
Project funded by the Agencia Gallega de Innovación de la Xunta de Galicia within the framework of the call for proposals ‘Grants for strengthening and expanding the capacities of Galician technology centres’ (DOG No. 16, of 23 January 2024) and co-funded by the European Union.
