Presentation of your innovative product / unique selling point

Can you briefly introduce your product and highlight what makes it unique?

OpenEarables: A open-source AI platform that transforms wireless earphones from mere audio devices into next-generation smart wearables. Featuring the most extensive array of sensors ever integrated into earphones, OpenEarables revolutionize communication in noisy environments, enhance worker health and safety, and provide AI-powered, hands-free, and eyes-free operation.

Equipped with three microphones per ear, OpenEarables deliver crystal-clear communication by capturing speech through vibrations in the user’s skull, ensuring clarity even in the loudest industrial settings. Motion sensors enable precise fall detection and monitoring of repetitive movements, while advanced biosensors safeguard workers by detecting fatigue, heat stroke, and other health indicators—even under the most demanding conditions.

Sustainability

How does your product contribute to the promotion of sustainable production or industry, particularly in relation to our theme 'Energising a sustainable industry'?

OpenEarables promotes a sustainable industry by improving safety and efficiency in the workplace through precise sensors, thus minimizing downtime and energy loss. The platform supports long-lasting use through modular hardware and open-source software that can be customized to individual needs.

Future Outlook

How do you see the future development of your product, especially with regard to the growing demand for sustainable solutions in industry?

As an open-source platform developed at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, OpenEarables empower developers to create bespoke software applications that run directly on the device. Complementing this versatility, a dedicated mobile app and web dashboard enable users to drive innovation and tailor solutions to diverse use cases.