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ArticleFrontiers in neurology2025

Comparison of augmented reality glasses for the assistive communication support of hearing loss.

Helge Rhodin, Imran Ersoy, Sefa Aygun, Christoph J Pfeiffer, Anna Lisa Vollmer, Ingo Todt

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Article in Frontiers in neurology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Helge RhodinFaculty of Technology, AG Visual AI for Extended Reality, Bielefeld University, Bielefeld, Germany.
Imran ErsoyDepartment of Otolaryngology, Medical Faculty OWL, Bielefeld University, Campus Klinikum Bielefeld Mitte, Bielefeld, Germany.
Sefa AygunDepartment of Otolaryngology, Medical Faculty OWL, Bielefeld University, Campus Klinikum Bielefeld Mitte, Bielefeld, Germany.
Christoph J PfeifferDepartment of Otolaryngology, Medical Faculty OWL, Bielefeld University, Campus Klinikum Bielefeld Mitte, Bielefeld, Germany.
Anna Lisa VollmerAG Interactive Robotics, Medical Faculty OWL, Bielefeld University, Bielefeld, Germany.
Ingo TodtDepartment of Otolaryngology, Medical Faculty OWL, Bielefeld University, Campus Klinikum Bielefeld Mitte, Bielefeld, Germany.

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Abstract

Background: Augmented reality (AR) glasses can be utilized for various medical applications. 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 systems (Even Realities, G1; Meizu, MYVU IMIKI; XREAL, AIR, and Epson, Moverio 40) in terms of speech-to-text transcription, design, software, microphone and connection in this laboratory based study. Speech-capturing ability was tested using free-field numbers, monosyllables, 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 vary between 77 and 100%, with increases of +1.7 dB and +3.5 dB in noise. AR systems differ substantially in terms of design, software, microphone position, and connection. Proposed indication groups are given. Conclusion: AR glasses provide a potential supportive tool for patients with specific indications suffering from hearing loss. The systems show limitations in challenging hearing situations.

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artificial intelligenceaugmented realityhearing lossindications of sign languagespeech to text transcripts

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PMCPMC12626778

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