Accelerometer mic could change the way we look at cochlear implants

Hearing aids aren't the most discreet cybernetic creations, because the need for a clog-free microphone means that they generally need an external component. Engineers at the Universities of Utah and Ohio aim to change everything with a much smaller mic that uses an accelerometer to detect sound vibrations - so it requires no opening and can be inserted right into the ear. The only exterior hardware is the charger - worn exclusively at night.

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