Introduction
The Works Research Institute provides new understanding of the principles of sound wave dynamics and its benefits for human wellbeing, nature and beyond.
To this end, The Works Research Institute collaborates with an interdisciplinary team of researchers and scientists in the field of Acoustics, Electroacoustics, Physics, Mathematics, Biology, Neurobiology and Cognitive Neuroscience.
To this end, The Works Research Institute collaborates with an interdisciplinary team of researchers and scientists in the field of Acoustics, Electroacoustics, Physics, Mathematics, Biology, Neurobiology and Cognitive Neuroscience.
Portfolio
sphere
Time capsule
Application: Internal (The Works)
Potential: Receive information beyond current understanding.
Usage: The Sphere is a sound-proof spherical pod for one person to sit inside, with integrated omnidirectional microphone and loudspeaker system, vibro-acoustic chair and on-board spatial audio processing and data processing functions.
A personalized sound session is provided by projecting sound waves and vibrations onto the user’s body and real-time capturing the user’s individual acoustic profile to optimize acoustic entrainment. In this way, the Sphere guides the user towards improved homeostasis, which promotes greater physical and emotional health and resilience. A session in the Sphere takes between 15–40 minutes, depending on the intended effect.
Effects of sound interventions with the Sphere have been observed relating to effective stress alleviation, regulation of arousal for mood and sleep modulation , promotion of cardiovascular functions and blood cell longevity, increased focus, attention, innovative thinking, heightened creativity and improved memory functions and other reported benefits. The effects during and after a treatment may vary among users depending on their personal condition and needs.
Assessment and monitoring of sessions is provided by personal reports accessible through an online app. The reports translate acoustic information captured in the Sphere to factors relating to the user’s physical, emotional and mental wellbeing.
Product Specifications:
Model: Sphere v1.5
System items:
Application: Internal (The Works)
Potential: Receive information beyond current understanding.
Usage: The Sphere is a sound-proof spherical pod for one person to sit inside, with integrated omnidirectional microphone and loudspeaker system, vibro-acoustic chair and on-board spatial audio processing and data processing functions.
A personalized sound session is provided by projecting sound waves and vibrations onto the user’s body and real-time capturing the user’s individual acoustic profile to optimize acoustic entrainment. In this way, the Sphere guides the user towards improved homeostasis, which promotes greater physical and emotional health and resilience. A session in the Sphere takes between 15–40 minutes, depending on the intended effect.
Effects of sound interventions with the Sphere have been observed relating to effective stress alleviation, regulation of arousal for mood and sleep modulation , promotion of cardiovascular functions and blood cell longevity, increased focus, attention, innovative thinking, heightened creativity and improved memory functions and other reported benefits. The effects during and after a treatment may vary among users depending on their personal condition and needs.
Assessment and monitoring of sessions is provided by personal reports accessible through an online app. The reports translate acoustic information captured in the Sphere to factors relating to the user’s physical, emotional and mental wellbeing.
Product Specifications:
Model: Sphere v1.5
System items:
Internal user functions:
External user functions:
Sphere dimensions:
System configuration:
System calibration:
Acoustic insulation:
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Future Applications: Wellness, self-assessment, healthcare, scientific research
Status: pre MVP | TRL 5 – Partial-scale prototype field demonstration ✔
Next level: MVP | TRL 6 – Full-scale prototype field demonstration – per 26.05.2026
Background Studies:
P. Oomen et al., Resonant Phenomena of Sound Waves and their Expression in Physiology, 2024
P. Oomen et al., Deviations in Sound Waves Associated with Physiological and Psychological States, 2023
D. Gentile et al., Effects of Sound Immersion on Emotional Wellbeing and Homeostasis, 2024
R. Geffen et al., Effects of Sound Immersion on In Vitro Blood Cells, 2023
Patents:
P. Oomen, Entrainment Method and System, WO2025/005790 A1, 2025
P. Oomen & L. de Klerk, Environmental Sound Loudspeaker, WO2023/287291 A1, 2023
P. Oomen, Method for Generating a Reverberation Audio Signal, WO2022/045888 A1, 2022
P. Oomen & R. Geffen, Method and System For Improving a Physiological Condition of a Subject, WO2022/039598 A1, 2022
P. Oomen, Generating an Audio Signal Associated with a Virtual Sound Source, WO2021/118352 A1, 2021
Spectrum
Human wellbeing measurement device
Application: Preventive care
Potential: Wellbeing index, trauma release, release of depression, improve motor nervous system.
Usage: Spectrum is a closed headphones system with built-in omnidirectional microphones and audio processing functions.
A personalized sound experience is provided by real-time capturing of the user’s individual acoustic profile by the microphones to optimize acoustic entrainment through the headphones. This new built-in technology enhances the quality of sound experience and promotes homeostasis in the user, resulting in greater physical and emotional health and resilience. An effective session using Spectrum takes between 15–40 minutes, depending on the intended effect.
Effects of sound interventions have been observed relating to effective stress alleviation, regulation of arousal for mood and sleep modulation, promotion of cardiovascular functions and blood cell longevity, increased focus, attention, innovative thinking, heightened creativity and improved memory functions and other reported benefits. With Spectrum, the benefits of sound intervention become available through the compact format of headphones.
Assessment and monitoring of sessions is provided by personal reports accessible through an online app. The reports translate acoustic information captured by the headphones to factors relating to the user’s physical, emotional and mental wellbeing.
Product Specifications:
Model: Spectrum v1.0
System items:
Application: Preventive care
Potential: Wellbeing index, trauma release, release of depression, improve motor nervous system.
Usage: Spectrum is a closed headphones system with built-in omnidirectional microphones and audio processing functions.
A personalized sound experience is provided by real-time capturing of the user’s individual acoustic profile by the microphones to optimize acoustic entrainment through the headphones. This new built-in technology enhances the quality of sound experience and promotes homeostasis in the user, resulting in greater physical and emotional health and resilience. An effective session using Spectrum takes between 15–40 minutes, depending on the intended effect.
Effects of sound interventions have been observed relating to effective stress alleviation, regulation of arousal for mood and sleep modulation, promotion of cardiovascular functions and blood cell longevity, increased focus, attention, innovative thinking, heightened creativity and improved memory functions and other reported benefits. With Spectrum, the benefits of sound intervention become available through the compact format of headphones.
Assessment and monitoring of sessions is provided by personal reports accessible through an online app. The reports translate acoustic information captured by the headphones to factors relating to the user’s physical, emotional and mental wellbeing.
Product Specifications:
Model: Spectrum v1.0
System items:
System configuration:
Durability:
Future Application: Headphones, hearables, hearing aids, cochlear Implants
Status: pre MVP | TRL 5 – Partial-scale prototype field demonstration ✔
Next level: MVP | TRL 6 – Full-scale prototype field demonstration per 26.05.2026
Background Studies:
P. Oomen et al., Resonant Phenomena of Sound Waves and their Expression in Physiology, 2024
P. Oomen et al., Deviations in Sound Waves Associated with Physiological and Psychological
States, 2023
D. Gentile et al., Effects of Sound Immersion on Emotional Wellbeing and Homeostasis, 2024
R. Geffen et al., Effects of Sound Immersion on In Vitro Blood Cells, 2023
Patents:
P. Oomen, Entrainment Method and System, WO2025/005790 A1, 2025
POP
Biodiversity measurement device
Application: Monitoring
Potential: Global measurement system on behalf of nature.
Usage: A POP (Point of Presence) is a 8 cm spherical, water-resistant sound transducer for placement in outdoor environments, with integrated omnidirectional microphone and loudspeaker system and on-board audio processing functions, self-charging power source, location tracking sensor and mesh network function connecting multiple devices to a central processing unit.
Environmental sound is captured by the POPs to assess the richness, abundance, evenness, and diversity of species within a given ecosystem. Based on continuous assessment, acoustic enrichment is auto-determined and soundscape broadcasting is continuously optimized. In this way, POPs facilitate acoustic restoration in disturbed terrestrial and aquatic areas, which can accelerate recolonisation of animals and the microbes and propagules they carry.
POPs can be networked to form mobile multi-channel broadcasting configurations covering extended environmental areas. The central processing unit connecting a network of POPS is used to monitor and report on the restorative process of the area over an extended duration of time.
Product Specifications:
Model: POP v1.0
System items:
Application: Monitoring
Potential: Global measurement system on behalf of nature.
Usage: A POP (Point of Presence) is a 8 cm spherical, water-resistant sound transducer for placement in outdoor environments, with integrated omnidirectional microphone and loudspeaker system and on-board audio processing functions, self-charging power source, location tracking sensor and mesh network function connecting multiple devices to a central processing unit.
Environmental sound is captured by the POPs to assess the richness, abundance, evenness, and diversity of species within a given ecosystem. Based on continuous assessment, acoustic enrichment is auto-determined and soundscape broadcasting is continuously optimized. In this way, POPs facilitate acoustic restoration in disturbed terrestrial and aquatic areas, which can accelerate recolonisation of animals and the microbes and propagules they carry.
POPs can be networked to form mobile multi-channel broadcasting configurations covering extended environmental areas. The central processing unit connecting a network of POPS is used to monitor and report on the restorative process of the area over an extended duration of time.
Product Specifications:
Model: POP v1.0
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System dimensions:
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Future Applications: Biodiversity (ISO/TC 311), sustainable development, scientific research
Status: post IP | TRL 4 – Partial-scale prototype and modeling ✔
Next level: pre MVP | TRL 5 – Partial-scale prototype validation per 26.05.2026
Patents:
P. Oomen & L. de Klerk, Environmental Sound Loudspeaker, WO2023/287291 A1, 2023
Rubicon
Self-charging power source
Application: Home use and travel
Potential: Decentralized energy system, high energy efficiency, smart grid solution.
Product Specifications:
Model: Rubicon v1.0
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Application: Home use and travel
Potential: Decentralized energy system, high energy efficiency, smart grid solution.
Product Specifications:
Model: Rubicon v1.0
System dimensions:
Power:
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Future Applications: Climate change management, carbon neutrality (ISO 14068), on-board integration in small electronics and mobile devices.
Status: pre IP | TRL 2 – Technology conceptualized and effects observed ✔
Next level: IP | TRL 3 – Proof-of-concept validation per 26.05.2026