Hearing tech startup Legato launches its AI hearing glasses
Startup Legato has launched AI-powered hearing glasses designed to assist adults with mild to moderate hearing loss. The frames use proprietary technology to isolate voices from background noise and are priced at $999.
Why it matters
This represents a shift in hearing aid technology toward wearable, consumer-friendly designs that aim to reduce the stigma associated with traditional medical devices.
Hearing tech startup Legato announced on Thursday that its flagship AI-based hearing glasses are now available for purchase. The glasses, called Legato Frames , integrate the company’s patented hearing-assistance technology into the arms of eyewear frames. Starting at $999, Legato Frames are designed for adults with up to moderate levels of hearing loss.
The glasses stem from the startup’s goal of making hearing care more accessible by addressing the cost, comfort, and stigma associated with traditional hearing aids.
Unlike traditional hearing aids, which often use directional microphones to focus on sounds coming from a particular direction and can struggle in noisy environments, Legato takes a different approach. Its AI-powered system distinguishes voices from background noise and amplifies voices while reducing unwanted sounds.
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