Business Details
ORCA Labs Hearing Research Institute
At ORCA Labs, we dedicate ourselves to advancing the understanding of life with hearing loss and developing innovative solutions to improve hearing aid outcomes. Our research spans four key areas: fostering social interaction, facilitating solution adoption, exploring benefits beyond hearing, and designing outcome measures that reflect real-life situations. With a global network of researchers and partners, we combine scientific rigor with practical application to address the challenges faced by individuals with hearing impairments. Our work bridges the gap between clinical research and everyday listening experiences, ensuring that technological advancements translate into meaningful improvements in quality of life.Through collaborations with leading universities and institutions, we maintain a commitment to excellence and innovation in audiological science. Our team of experts publishes extensively, participates in major industry conferences, and develops tools that enhance clinical practices worldwide. By focusing on both auditory and non-auditory benefits of hearing solutions, we strive to create a future where hearing care is more effective, accessible, and personalized for all individuals.
Services
Foster social interaction
Facilitate solution adoption
Benefits beyond hearing
Design outcome measures
Highlights and features
- We focus on four specialized research areas addressing real-world hearing challenges
- Our global team includes leading experts in audiological science
- We develop outcome measures that reflect actual listening environments
- We collaborate with top universities and research institutions worldwide
- Our work directly informs advancements in hearing aid technology
Services
Foster social interaction
Our research measures hearing aid performance in group conversations and evaluates social participation improvements. We develop tools to assess real-life communication challenges and create solutions that enhance interpersonal interactions for hearing aid users. This work helps address barriers to social engagement caused by hearing loss.
Facilitate solution adoption
We investigate psychological, social, and behavioral factors affecting hearing aid adoption. Our studies identify barriers to technology acceptance and develop strategies to improve user experiences. This research helps create more effective interventions for individuals considering hearing solutions.
Benefits beyond hearing
Our work explores non-auditory benefits of hearing solutions, including emotional well-being and mental health improvements. We examine how hearing aids impact overall quality of life beyond basic auditory enhancement, focusing on emotional communication and daily living experiences.
Design outcome measures
We develop real-world testing methods that mirror actual listening environments. Our outcome measures evaluate hearing aid effectiveness in practical situations, ensuring technological advancements deliver tangible benefits in everyday life for users across different age groups and hearing needs.
People
Filip Rnne
Global Head ORCA Labs
Leading ORCA Labs' global research initiatives with expertise in audiological science and hearing technology innovation. Drives strategic direction for all research areas.
Gitte Engelund
Team Lead ORCA Labs
Manages research operations in Denmark with focus on clinical tools development and implementation. Specializes in client empowerment and communication strategies research.
Borgny Snnudttir Hansen
Industrial PhD Student
Conducted groundbreaking research on short processing delay in hearing aids through collaboration with ORCA Labs and the University of Southern Denmark. Published multiple studies on sound quality assessment.
Dina Lelic
Principal Scientist
Specializes in hearing aid satisfaction research and emotional response analysis. Leads studies on user experiences over time and mental well-being impacts of hearing solutions.
Lars Dalskov Mosgaard
Principal Scientist
Focuses on group conversation dynamics and communication breakdowns. Develops behavioral scoring methods using voice activity patterns to improve hearing aid performance in social settings.
Questions
How can I become a test participant in your research studies?
Visit our website's 'Become test participant' section to learn about current opportunities and eligibility requirements for hearing aid research studies.
What are your primary research areas?
We focus on four key areas: fostering social interaction, facilitating solution adoption, exploring benefits beyond hearing, and designing real-world outcome measures.
How do you collaborate with other institutions?
We partner with universities and research centers globally, including the University of Southern Denmark, to advance audiological science through joint projects and knowledge sharing.
Where can I access your research publications?
Our publications are available through our online library and at major audiology conferences. Contact us for specific research requests or collaboration opportunities.
