These Futuristic Hearing Aids are Designed for the Modern Consumer
Katherine Pendrill — June 26, 2015 — Tech
References: eargo & techcrunch
'Eargo' has launched a new line of invisible hearing aids that are designed to appeal to younger consumers who may be suffering from hearing loss. Founded by French surgeon Dr. Florent Michel and his son Raphael Miche, the company aims to fight the stigma attached to hearing aids.
The invisible hearing aids are made from small pieces of medical-grade silicon, which suspend the tiny speaker inside of your ear. The use of these flexi fibers allows certain sound waves to pass through the ear drum, meaning the speaker only has to amplify those frequencies that they have trouble hearing. The Eargo hearing device comes in two sizes and has four adjustable settings. One side can even be set louder than the other in order to compensate for the wearer's unique hearing needs.
With nearly 48 million people in the US suffering from hearing loss, the Eargo device is a modern and affordable option for the contemporary consumer.
The invisible hearing aids are made from small pieces of medical-grade silicon, which suspend the tiny speaker inside of your ear. The use of these flexi fibers allows certain sound waves to pass through the ear drum, meaning the speaker only has to amplify those frequencies that they have trouble hearing. The Eargo hearing device comes in two sizes and has four adjustable settings. One side can even be set louder than the other in order to compensate for the wearer's unique hearing needs.
With nearly 48 million people in the US suffering from hearing loss, the Eargo device is a modern and affordable option for the contemporary consumer.
Trend Themes
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2. Medical-grade Silicon Hearing Aid Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of medical-grade silicon and flexible fibers for developing advanced hearing aids with superior sound quality and comfort.
3. Customizable and Affordable Hearing Devices - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design customizable and cost-effective hearing devices with adjustable settings and personalized features for wider accessibility.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate hearing aid technology with telemedicine services to improve remote consultation and monitoring for individuals with hearing loss.
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3. Health and Wellness - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop hearing aids that incorporate additional health and wellness features, such as fitness tracking or biometric monitoring, to enhance the overall user experience.
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