According to The Verge, Samsung relied on a study conducted by Nagoya Universityin Japan. The idea of the “Hearapy” application is therefore to emit une onde sinusoïdale pure à 100 Hz, à un volume de 80-85 dBto stimulate the vestibular system of the inner ear. Which creates a sensory conflict between sight and balance.
After a period of listening between 40 and 120 seconds (Samsung aims for 60 seconds)the user may experience an improvement, especially when reading in moving vehicles. Still according to the American site, However, the technique is not infallible..
“Effectiveness may vary depending on the headphones you use. Samsung recommends pairing the app with its Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, but while Hearapy works with most headphones or earbuds, they should be able to reproduce sound at a volume level of 80 to 85 decibels to make it more effective“, our colleagues will explain.
According to Samsung, the treatment is effective for up to two hours. If you are susceptible to motion sickness, it is best to try it for yourself.by downloading the application from the Google Play Store (regardless of the brand of your smartphone or headphones).
Note that a similar solution also exists at Apple. Since the release of iOS 18, the Apple brand has offered a visual tool which displays points on the screen, which move according to the movements of the vehicle.
