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Research on this topic has produced varied conclusions, likely due to significant methodological differences. Our study makes novel contributions by aiming to determine the impact of the auditory system\u2014specifically through the perception of echoes\u2014on postural control during quiet standing and to identify the potential link between auditory perception and postural stability. To create controlled acoustic conditions, we developed an automated device representing a reflective object, positioned statically in two locations and dynamically moved in two directions relative to the participants. Eleven naive, blindfolded adult participants (mean age: 23 years \u00b12.2; mean height: 174 cm \u00b17.4) with normal hearing underwent kinematic (optoelectronic cameras) and kinetic (force plate) analyses in a semi-anechoic room. After each trial, participants reported their perception of the object\u2019s presence, position, movement direction, and distance. 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