Sound-based Navigation Techniques

Sound-based navigation techniques use sound waves to help objects or animals determine their location or surroundings. These methods include sonar, where sound pulses are emitted and the echoes received reveal distances to objects, and echolocation, used by bats and dolphins to create mental maps of their environment. By analyzing the time it takes for sounds to bounce back and their direction, systems or animals can identify nearby objects, avoid obstacles, or locate targets even in total darkness or murky conditions. These techniques are vital in underwater exploration, robotics, and wildlife research.