Very small hearing aid device

The new technology enables a strong improvement in hearing ability in people with hearing loss, while contributing to simplifying the transplant process.

The Fraunhofer Institute of Germany has just introduced a new, extremely small implant that can be implanted easily and quickly, especially suitable for those who are too old or paralyzed who cannot spend many hours. surgery.

Fraunhofer Institute's new hearing aids - (Photo: Fraunhofer)

The strong improvement in the German research institute's new device is the electro-acoustic transducer, which translates electronic signals into vibrating activity, according to NBC News.

The microphone and the external ear relays act as the audio signal through a wireless connection to the inner ear, where the adapter is mounted.

The hearing aids available on the market today also work similarly, but are very cumbersome and require a lot of installation process.

In contrast, this device can be placed in the ear within a few minutes and only needs an incision.