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Hearing Loss in the Digital Age: How Technology Is Reshaping Sound Perception

10/20/2023 Guest Post

Hearing loss is a prevalent and far-reaching health issue that impacts millions worldwide. While it may not always be curable, technology’s remarkable strides have brought about a transformative change. This change has revolutionized how individuals with hearing impairments navigate their lives. These technological innovations offer the promise of an enhanced quality of life, providing newfound hope and improved experiences for those grappling with this condition. How Hearing Loss Happens Mild hearing loss touches the lives of an estimated 25.4 million people in the U.S., ages 12 years and older. Alongside…

Wearable technology could convert sign language into audible words

03/15/201603/13/2016 Julie Campbell

sign language thumbs up wearable technology

The technology of these devices is rapidly progressing and could soon allow sign language speakers to be heard. A new wearable technology has now been developed by a team of researchers at Texas A&M which has been designed to give a voice to people who had previously been limited to sign language. A new report on Reuters has described the device which employs a system of hand motion detecting sensors. This wearable technology is capable of detecting and recognizing the hand gestures of the wearer, as well as his or…