Sonova launches the first AI-powered hearing aid, boosting speech clarity
Sphere Infinio uses DEEPSONIC technology with 53 times more processing power.
The Sonova group has introduced Sphere Infinio, a hearing aid using real-time artificial intelligence to enhance speech clarity amidst background noise. However, this innovative product marks a significant advancement in the global hearing aid market. The launch led to a 5% rise in Sonova’s shares.
Alongside Sphere Infinio, Sonova also debuted the Infinio platform. CEO Arnd Kaldowski highlighted the unexpected nature of this launch, emphasising the benefits of real-time AI available to consumers within the year. Analysts view this as a substantial leap forward for the company.
Unlike competitors Amplifon, Demant, and GN Store Nord, which have recently issued profit warnings, Sonova remains confident in its full-year targets. Analysts believe the new product platform will likely boost growth in the latter half of the fiscal year 2024/25, despite the softer market dynamics in Europe and the US.
The Sphere Infinio features DEEPSONIC chip technology, boasting 53 times the processing power of current industry standards. Sonova expects Infinio, along with its existing Lumity platform, to drive future growth for its hearing instrument business, which constitutes about half of its total sales.
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