A device that helps the Deaf community detect danger

If an alarm is meant to indicate danger, what happens when you can't hear the warning? It could be dangerous — or even deadly.

Furenexo, a startup based in New York, launched a Kickstarter campaign in July to build SoundSense,  a small wearable that is designed to help deaf individuals detect loud sounds and alerts. The device is triggered by warning sounds, like sirens and car horns, transforming the audio alerts into felt vibrations.