DEVELOPING – the BYU robotics department has just completed its first prototype of a hearing aid that will detect the word “frick” in all of its forms and block the audio before its wearer can hear it. The project was a senior project created by Kaitlyn McBride and overseen by Robotics teacher Brother Dean. The Alternative Universe was able to get exclusive access to an … Continue reading BYU Robotics Department Creates Hearing Aid That Cuts Off Audio Whenever the Word “Frick” Is Used

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