Award Sub-Category: Auditory Design

First hearing aid with Microphone & Receiver-In-Ear (M&RIE) inside ear in behind-the-ear models. M&RIE’s additional microphone directly inside ear canal captures sound using natural ear acoustics, as nature intended. M&RIE provides benefits of full-featured hearing aids, including unprecedented natural sound experiences/improved sound localization.

UE, the world’s leader in professional custom-fit in-ear sound monitors have developed UE FITS with Lightform Technology which use UV light to catalyze our acoustic plasma. In under 2 minutes, from the comfort of your own home. FITS form your unique signature earprint to provide a bespoke tailored fit for your ears for comfort with a perfect seal.

Eargo’s fifth generation device is a medical-grade, FDA Class II exempt hearing device, fully customizable to the user’s hearing preferences through all new Sound Match™ technology. Its rechargeable battery provides the highest energy density in the smallest space and is fully charged within four hours for up to 16 hours of continuous power.