As per The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that
over 1.5 billion people worldwide experience some degree
of hearing loss, with approximately 430 million enduring
disabling hearing loss worldwide.
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By Mukesh Sinha &
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Background:
As per The World Health Organization (WHO) reports
that over 1.5 billion people worldwide experience
some degree of hearing loss, with approximately 430
million enduring disabling hearing loss worldwide.
In India, it’s even severe with approx. 63 million
people suffering from significant auditory
impairment, which significantly affecting
individuals' quality of life and posing substantial
economic challenges too. Data clearly indicate
hearing disability is becoming serous global health
concerns
AI In Hearing Aids:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is disrupting the
entire healthcare ecosystem through digitalization
process including the Hearing Aids. New generation
hearing aids offering personalized experiences
through improve sound clarity, Improve & customize
design, cordless charging system & many more. key
highlights of AI in hearing Aids are:
1. Automate Sound Environment
AI detects different listening environments,
e.g. a quiet surrounding Vs. a noisy
Surrounding and automatically adjusts settings
for optimal hearing.
AI-powered hearing aids use deep learning
algorithms to distinguish speech from
background noise and suppress unwanted
background noise.
Improve sound quality by suppressing unwanted
sounds like wind, traffic, crowd noise, Loud
music noise etc
It improves users’ comfort & reduces the need
for manual adjustments.
2. Personalized Hearing Experience
AI Powered hearing aids learns from real-world
data and customizes sound settings for
individual needs.
AI analyses users' listening habits and
preferences over time.
3. Voice Recognition & Integration with Virtual
Assistant
AI-powered hearing aids can recognize voices
and prioritize familiar ones.
They can also integrate with virtual
assistants like Alexa, Siri, Google assistant
or any other virtual assistant for hands-free
control.
4. Real-Time Language Translation
Some AI-enabled hearing aids offer real-time
language translation, helping users understand
foreign languages.
5. Connectivity & IoT Integration
AI-driven hearing aids connect with
smartphones, TVs, and other smart devices via
Bluetooth.
Users can control settings through mobile
apps.
6. Health Monitoring & Data Insights
Some hearing aids use AI to track health
metrics like heart rate, activity levels, and
cognitive health.
They can alert users to potential hearing
issues and provide insights for audiologists.
7. Self-Learning & Updates
AI-based hearing aids receive firmware updates
that improve performance over time.
Machine learning allows them to refine sound
processing as they gather more data.
8. AI Powered, Virtual Assistant for Effective
care of Hearing Aids
Integration of AI Powered, Multilingual
Chatbot can guide users’ effective uses &
daily maintenance.
Text & Video based interactive guideline make
very user friendly
Conclusion:
AI hearing aids use machine learning algorithms to
continuously adapt to specific environments and
situations. The incorporation of Artificial
Intelligence into hearing aid technology has
transformed these devices into intelligent systems
capable of providing personalized, adaptive, and
high-quality auditory experiences. AI can help
tailor treatments more effectively to individual
patient needs.
As AI continues to evolve, we can anticipate further
innovations that will enhance the quality of life
for individuals with hearing impairments.
