Develops haptic wristbands that convert sound into over 4 billion vibration patterns, enabling users to perceive speech, manage tinnitus, and increase environmental awareness. These devices provide non-invasive solutions for moderate-to-severe hearing loss, ringing in the ears, and profound deafness, with training requiring just 10 minutes daily to interpret vibrations as auditory information.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Individuals with hearing loss, tinnitus, or profound deafness often lack effective and accessible solutions for perceiving speech, managing tinnitus symptoms, and maintaining environmental awareness. Traditional hearing aids may not fully address these challenges, and alternative therapies can be invasive or require specialized training.
Solution
Neosensory develops haptic wristbands that translate auditory information into unique vibration patterns on the skin, providing a novel sensory experience for users. These wristbands enable individuals to perceive speech through tactile sensations, manage tinnitus by combining sound with touch, and enhance awareness of environmental sounds. The technology leverages neuroscience research to deliver non-invasive hearing solutions that are simple to use and backed by scientific principles. Users typically require around three weeks of daily use to fully adapt to interpreting the vibration patterns.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes individuals with moderate-to-severe hearing loss, those experiencing tinnitus, and individuals with profound deafness seeking non-invasive and innovative solutions to improve their auditory perception and quality of life.
Features
- Haptic wristband that converts sound into over 4 billion distinct vibration patterns
- Three product variations: Clarify for hearing loss, Duo for tinnitus management, and Sound Awareness for profound deafness
- Bimodal stimulation (sound and touch) for tinnitus reduction
- Adjustable microphone sensitivity to filter background noise
- Medical-grade silicone band available in two sizes
- Long battery life (over 24 hours) with USB-C charging
- Mobile app (iOS and Android) for personalized training and settings adjustments