On the Cutting Edge of Hearing Aid Research

In the United States, nearly 20 percent of the population is reportedly hearing impaired — although that figure could be higher because many people are reluctant to admit they have a hearing problem. Those who are treated rely on miniature and discreet hearing aid devices to improve their hearing, hence their quality of life. Significant R&D effort is required to bring a hearing instrument from a prototype stage to a marketable hearing aid device.