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 An illustration of steering based on sound volume Method An object can be equipped with two or more acoustic transducers, which function as speakers and microphones. If a transducer receives a sound louder than that received by the other transducer, the object turns in the transducer's direction. If the object is to manoeuvre in three-dimensional space, more than two transducers are needed. Typically, more than three transducers are used, and arrays of over 100 are not unknown. A large number of transducers allows for more accurate steering. Uses Acoustic homing is useful in weapons, specifically torpedoes. Torpedoes can be made to move toward ships using acoustic homing. See also
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