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The Future of Hearing,
Non-Invasive Bionic Ear
Building for children with hearing loss, giving them the ability to hear the world with clarity, safety, and surgery-free.
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Why We’re Building Bionic Ear
Inspired by a child who underwent cochlear implant surgery for hearing loss, we saw the immense challenges faced by families and realised how big is this problem
Limitation
Implants limits MRI usage and participation in adventure sports, impacting quality of life.
Invasive Procedures
Even with high-standard surgeries, risks like infection and facial paralysis can still occur, impacting long-term health.
Social Perception
While glasses are fashionable, hearing implant’s form are often seen medical device, which can hurt a child’s confidence.
49Mn
people suffer globally ≈approx.
from Severe & profound hearing loss.
(Sourced from WHO 2021)
100K
children born every year ≈approx.
with congenital hearing loss according to 2019 reports.
(Sourced from NIH 2019)
1/4
people by 2050
globally will experience hearing problems.
(Sourced from NIH 2019)
1Mn
cochlear implants ≈approx.
only have been implanted worldwide till 2022.
(Sourced from NIH 2024)
This inspired us to create Bionic Ear to transform hearing for children worldwide.
A revolutionary non-surgical bionic ear that uses an advanced Neural Sound Processor and Sensory Stimulator to provide similar functionality to cochlear implants for children with severe to profound hearing loss.
Neural Sound Processor
Our solution uses advanced Neural sound processing technology to filter noise, enhance speech clarity, and deliver high-fidelity by an array of directional microphones.
Sensory Stimulator
Our Sensory Stimulator stimulates neurons with a targeted electromagnetic field externally, mimicking the function of the cochlea to provide a surgery-free solution.
Our Game-Changing, three Patents on Tech powering Bionic ear.
Driven by cutting-edge research, our team continue to push the boundaries that will shape the future of hearing technology. We’re progressing towards securing 10 + patents over the next 3 years or advancing our leadership in hearing industry
Progress in Research
Cutting edge sound processor
Our team has successfully developed our sound processor unit which is in the evaluation phase. We are developing advanced Neural Sound Processing algorithms, an efficient rechargeable docking battery system for power supply, and custom mapping software for a personalized experience.
Progress in Research
Microphone Array Technology
Our directional microphone array technology, including neckband designs and customisable specs, enhances sound clarity and directionality. By simulating natural hearing, this system provides an immersive auditory experience.
Progress in Research
Wearable Design Development
Our team is developing most compact, durable and comfortable human centric design for non surgical bionic ear. Customisable attachments ensure a secure, comfortable fit for various ear size.
Progress in Research
Electrode Transducer Array
Our team is developing a multi-transducer electrode array that mimics the cochlea’s function, stimulating cochlear sensory neurons to deliver precise, non-invasive auditory signals through our bionic ear.
Innovative Research Powering Bionic ear
Our team is conducting extensive research to create a non-surgical hearing solution, ensuring the best outcomes for children with hearing loss.
Our Milestones in Innovation
From concept to prototypes, our journey is marked by key milestones in developing Bionic ear that will transform the lives of children worldwide
2021
Started Backyard Creators During 2nd year of undergraduate.
2022
Research in progress on Indigenous Cochlear Implant.
2022
Ideated and conducted multiple research experiments in AMTZ.
2022
Filed our first Patent on Bionic ear technology.
2023
Started research & development on Non-Invasive Bionic Ear technology.
2023
Built POC and received grants from DST, MEITY, TCS Foundation.
2024
Setting vision to be in Top 5 hearing solution providers by 2030.
2023 - 2024
Developed Neural Sound Processor and filed 2nd & US Patent.
2027
Bionic Ear will be available for people to hear the world with clarity.
Co-founders Behind the Innovation
Raman & Lakshmanan
The Co-founders are engineers whose personal, heartbreaking experiences ignited a passion for developing transformative healthcare technology. What began as a mission to help a few soon grew into a global vision—creating accessible solutions to improve the lives of infants and newborns struggling with hearing loss.
This is not just a company, it’s a promise whispered in a backyard, a promise to make the world a more inclusive place, one sound at a time.
