Continuing with our series of talks entitled Telling Our Stories: In Conversation, episode 2 saw returning guest Dr Cheryl Metcalf from Health Sciences in conversation with Dr Richard Polfreman from Music.
Whilst discussing, amongst other things, the ever-developing applications of motion-tracking technology, several fascinating points were raised and areas of overlap identified between our two guest’s respective specialisms and interests.
From playing the virtual clarinet to recreating the sense of objects through a device fitted to your fingertips or palm which is able to produce combinations of vibration, pressure, hot and cold, this episode is sure to pique your curiosity surrounding current and future technological advancements.
To explore questions such as: ‘How important is a physical instrument to a musician?’, catch up with our latest episode here, and watch this space for more information on the third talk planned in this series.