hearX provides digital hearing health solutions through smartphone-based audiometry and self-testing tools, enabling users to conduct hearing assessments efficiently and accurately. The platform addresses the lack of accessible hearing care by offering clinically validated tests that can be performed anywhere, reducing the barriers to early detection and treatment of hearing loss.
Funding
$15.1M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional methods of hearing assessment often require specialized equipment and clinical settings, limiting accessibility, particularly in remote areas and developing countries. This lack of accessible hearing care leads to delayed detection and intervention for hearing loss, impacting individuals' quality of life and overall well-being.
Solution
hearX Group provides a suite of digital hearing health solutions leveraging smartphone-based technology to increase access to hearing care. Their offerings include clinically validated tools for hearing screening, diagnostics, and remote monitoring, enabling efficient and cost-effective assessments outside traditional clinical environments. The company's solutions empower minimally trained personnel and community health workers to conduct hearing screenings, facilitating early detection and referral for further evaluation. hearX's technology also incorporates AI-powered image classification for video otoscopes, assisting in the diagnosis of ear conditions in primary care settings. By decentralizing hearing care and utilizing mobile technology, hearX aims to bridge the gap in access to hearing healthcare globally.
Target Audience
hearX Group serves audiologists, healthcare professionals, occupational health providers, community health workers, and individuals seeking accessible and affordable hearing care solutions.
Features
- Smartphone-based audiometry for accurate and reliable hearing assessments
- Digital video otoscope with AI-powered image classification for ear disease diagnosis
- Tablet-based self-testing solutions for diagnostic assessments outside sound booths
- Occupational health audiometry solutions for seamless workplace hearing conservation programs
- Cloud-based data management for surveillance, reporting, and referrals
- Integration with the hearWHO app, developed in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), for individual hearing screening
- Remote programming and support for hearing aids
- Automated test protocols and quality control features to ensure reliable testing