Comparison of Augmented Reality Glasses for the Treatment of Hearing Loss
Listed in
This article is not in any list yet, why not save it to one of your lists.Abstract
Background: Augmented reality (AR) glasses can be used for different medical indications. Primarily, a visual overlay on the optic screen offers additional operational information. A transfer of acoustic information via speech-to-text transcript using AR glasses presents a new non-surgical option to support patients with different forms of hearing loss. This study aimed to evaluate different AR glasses for speech-to-text transcription. Methods: We compared four different AR glasses (G1, MYVU, AIR, and Moverio 40) systems with a speech-to-text transcription regarding speech capturing, design, and software. Speech capturing ability was tested by free field numbers, monosyllabics, and OLSA in quiet and in noise. Results: The AR systems achieved Freiburger monosyllabic speech recognition rates between 20 % and 45 % at 65 dB. OLSA in quiet results varies between 77 % and 100 % and +1.7 dB and +3.5 dB in noise. AR systems differ substantially in terms of design and software. Proposed indication criteria are given. Conclusion: AR glasses offer a new treatment option for patients with selected indications. The systems show limitations in difficult hearing situations.