TL;DR: Auricle is a Y Combinator Winter 2021 startup Neurostimulation implant to restore hearing & speech understanding, currently active with a team of 2.
Neurostimulation implant to restore hearing & speech understanding
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Auricle is a medical device company building a breakthrough neurostimulation implant to restore hearing in millions of patients who no longer benefit from hearing aids, get less than 60% on a word recognition test, but aren't prepared to make the jump to a cochlear implant. Our approach preserves remaining natural hearing through a reversible and less invasive surgery, addressing the key concerns that hold most patients back from getting a cochlear implant (currently the only treatment option for these patients). The company spun out of Stanford Biodesign having completed two acute human clinical studies demonstrating the approach will work. The team is now focused on developing their full implant system for their first clinical trial. Auricle addresses a currently unserved profile of hea…
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Yes. Auricle was funded by Y Combinator in the Winter 2021 batch. Neurostimulation implant to restore hearing & speech understanding
Auricle is a medical device company building a breakthrough neurostimulation implant to restore hearing in millions of patients who no longer benefit from hearing aids, get less than 60% on a word recognition test, but aren't prepared to make the jump to a cochlear implant. Our approach preserves remaining natural hea…
Auricle was part of Y Combinator's Winter 2021 batch.
Auricle has a team of 2 people according to Y Combinator's directory.
Auricle is currently listed as Active with a team of 2 in Y Combinator's directory.
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