Bone Conduction Headphones

Audio devices that transmit sound through the bones of the skull directly to the inner ear, bypassing the outer and middle ear. Unlike traditional headphones, bone conduction headphones leave the ear canal open, allowing users to hear environmental sounds while receiving audio feedback. This makes them particularly valuable for blind and visually impaired users during navigation, as they can simultaneously hear sonification cues and ambient sounds like traffic, voices, and other safety-critical audio.