AI-Powered USB Ear Otoscope Camera Detects Early Hearing Loss
steve
2025-03-13 16:43:17
A new USB ear otoscope camera equipped with AI algorithms is making waves in preventive audiology. Building on the OCT-ear otoscope hybrid technology from USC
, this device analyzes tympanic membrane thickness and middle ear fluid dynamics to predict conditions like otitis media or cholesteatoma. Its USB interface allows seamless integration with cloud-based diagnostic platforms, enabling automated reporting. Unlike conventional ear otoscope cameras, the AI system reduces human error by 40% in preliminary trials, according to a 2025 JAMA Otolaryngology study.