Research - Earswitch

 

Earswitch

We are looking for "ear rumblers", individuals who can voluntarily induce a dull rumbling sound in their ears on demand, to participate in a study. This is part of a project that is developing the EarSwitch, an ear-based communication device for assistive communication.

You Can Participate If You:

  • Can ear rumble (squeeze a muscle in your ear)
  • Use assistive technology (including a communication aid and/or technology to assist with feeding, mobility, or controlling your environment)
  • Are aged 18 or over
  • You have access to your own personal phone/laptop/tablet/computer
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Potential Benefits:

  • Help the development of a novel assistive communication device which has the potential to improve the lives of people who have communication difficulties.

Participation Involves:

  • A 4-week study that will take place in your own home
  • Performing a series of ear rumbling tasks
  • Using the EarSwitch device to complete weekly & daily tasks
  • Answering questionnaires about the device

For more information, please get in touch: earswitch@bath.ac.uk

Published: May 22, 2025