Reinventing hearing with a fully internal bionic ear
Michlear is developing the world’s first fully internal bionic ear model that mimics the structure and function of the natural cochlea.
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Current hearing implants rely on electrodes and external processors, resulting in blurred sound, long rehabilitation and visible components.
Michlear replaces the damaged cochlea with a biomimetic, micro-sensor–based organ that restores natural hearing resolution to make users free from external hardware.
Our lab-tested prototype demonstrates precise pitch discrimination, seamless integration and scalable design for clinical translation.
With $20,000 in seed funding from the Macquarie University Researchers’ IMPACT Program, Michlear is advancing toward pilot manufacturing, TGA certification and partnerships with hearing-device companies to make hearing natural again.