Fill in the Blanks Vibrating Haptic SuitsOnline version Article about Deaf people using Haptic suits by DeShaun Johnson 1 actuators virtual reality After a year of research , Belquer's team finally settled on a haptic suit ? similar to the one used for or video games ? with 24 vibrating plates or . Twenty are attached to the vest , which fits snugly around the body . The remaining four are wrapped around each wrist and ankle . 2 innovative challenging limited vibrations sensory Live concerts can be for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing . While they sometimes have access to an interpreter , their experience is to tricks like holding a balloon or standing close to the speakers to feel the . Now , thanks to the haptic suits created by Not Impossible Labs , deaf people will be able to " feel " music in a whole new way . 3 advantage auditory The vests were put to test at the " Silent Disco : An Evening of Access Magic " concert held at New York's Lincoln Center on July 1 , 2023 . Lily Lipman was among the 75 people who took of the suit . She suffers from an processing disorder , which sometimes makes it hard to understand sound . However , wearing the haptic suit made her feel like she was part of the concert . 4 insecurity vaccines nutritious subtleties refrigerated " It's cool because I'm never quite sure if I'm hearing what other people are hearing , so it's amazing to get those in my body , " she said . Not Impossible Labs is known for using technology to address social issues . Their past projects include using drones with backpacks to deliver to remote areas worldwide . The company has also created a text - based service that allows those experiencing food to obtain meals from local restaurants and grocery stores .