AI hearing aids available in Edinburgh: New tech improves speech recognition and cuts down background noise
How the amazing power of AI is transforming hearing aids – and this huge technology advance will make everyday socialising inclusive and accessible.
An Edinburgh hearing clinic is stocking innovative new AI powered hearing aids, which are designed to massively improve the quality of life for many.
Traditional hearing aids amplify sound, but have their limitations, says Stephen Fairfield. The audiologist, who runs his family business Fairfield Hearing, said: “Hearing aids are very good for one-to-one or face-to-face encounters, but struggle in busy places. For example, at a big family dinner, or in a café or restaurants, users would still struggle to hear, even with good quality traditional hearing aids, and that’s a real shame. People feel they are missing out on so much.
“But the AI (artificial intelligence) in the latest digital hearing aids improves performance. This means cutting down on background noise and improving speech – users will find themselves much more involved in conversations.”
How AI works in hearing aids
AI has a bit of a daunting reputation, with some fearing that its usage is too widespread or imagining robotic qualities. However, in a digital hearing aid its power does all of the work, with no downsides.
Users themselves don’t have to be digitally savvy, or download apps to make it work. Instead, they have their hearing aid professionally chosen, fitted and adjusted to suit them, then simply concentrate on embracing life. For those who love to know about the tech, AI combines acoustic and biometric sensors with digital processing, and uses its own algorithms to minimise the background noise, and emphasise speech.
Stephen added: “Improving the quality of being able to hear others speak, and to cut down on background noise, is the holy grail of hearing aids, and the latest AI models have taken a giant step forward. This really is a significant improvement.
“With the right AI product, users should notice a real improvement – for example, keeping up with conversations when out for drinks with a crowd of friends, or hearing the busy chatter from your kids and grandkids.”
And with the latest AI models suitable for all ages, Stephen is sure that Fairfield Hearing, which is based in Edinburgh, can make a real difference.
“Of course, you need expert help to choose the right one, then have it fitted properly – that expertise, on top of the technology itself, makes AI hearing aids a real game changer.”
Want to know if you are suitable for AI digital hearing aids? Find out more online or book an appointment for the clinic at 2 Stafford Street, Edinburgh, by email at [email protected] or phone 0131 378 5800.