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Phonak Introduces World’s First AI-Powered Hearing Aid

by Fred Pennic 08/07/2024 Leave a Comment

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What You Should Know: 

– Phonak, a leading provider of hearing solutions, unveiled its groundbreaking Audéo Sphere Infinio hearing aid, powered by the innovative Infinio platform. 

– The new device features the world’s first dedicated real-time AI chip, delivering unprecedented speech clarity in noisy environments.

Audéo Sphere Infinio Overview

The Audéo Sphere Infinio addresses a critical challenge faced by individuals with hearing loss: understanding speech in background noise. By leveraging advanced AI and signal processing capabilities, the Infinio platform achieves a remarkable 10dB improvement in signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), surpassing the performance of competing hearing aids.

Key Features of the Infinio Platform and Audéo Sphere Infinio:

  • Exceptional sound quality: Users report a 93% preference for Infinio over leading competitors.
  • Reduced listening effort: 45% less listening effort compared to previous models.
  • Improved speech understanding: 61% better speech understanding in noise when combined with Roger ON.
  • Industry-leading connectivity: Seamless integration with Bluetooth-enabled devices.
  • Durable design: Built to withstand everyday wear and tear.
  • Real-time AI processing: Powered by the DEEPSONIC chip, the Audéo Sphere Infinio offers instant speech separation and noise reduction.

Phonak also introduced additional hearing aid models based on the Infinio platform, including the Audéo R Infinio, CROS R Infinio, and Virto R Infinio, each designed to meet specific user needs.

“We are incredibly excited to bring the Audéo Sphere Infinio to our users. This is more than just a hearing aid; it’s a game-changer for anyone struggling with hearing in noisy environments,” says Robert Woolley, Group Vice President Hearing Instruments at Sonova. “With our proprietary ERA and DEEPSONIC AI chips, we’ve achieved a new level of speech clarity that we’re proud to share. This innovation highlights our dedication to providing the best possible sound quality and user experience.”

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