Research Participant – Smart Glasses Development for People with Hearing Loss

New York, NY on site Until 8/23/2026 First posted May 19, 2025 Last posted May 19, 2025
Job description
Overview:
 
We are conducting a research study aimed at improving smart glasses technology for people with disabilities, specifically those with hearing loss. We are looking for individuals with low to moderate hearing loss to participate and help us test and provide feedback on our smart glasses prototype.

Who We’re Looking For:

  • Adults (18 years or older) with mild to moderate hearing loss
  • Comfortable using wearable technology or open to trying it
  • Able to provide feedback and participate in a guided user experience session
  • No prior experience with smart glasses needed
  • Up to 3 hours of active commitment

What You’ll Do:

  • Wear and interact with a prototype of smart glasses
  • Complete tasks or activities while using the device
  • Share your experience and provide feedback in a short interview or survey

Why Participate:

  • Be part of a project that advances accessibility and inclusive technology
  • Your input will directly influence how we design assistive devices for the Deaf and hard of hearing community
  • Receive compensation for your time and effort

Compensation (from employer):
70–75 USD per-hour-wage

About this role

Summary

Participate in testing smart glasses for accessibility, providing feedback during user experience sessions.

Job title

Research Participant – Smart Glasses Development for People with Hearing Loss

Experience level

adults with mild to moderate hearing loss

Industry

research

Location requirements

On-site in New York, NY, remote not specified.

Salary

70–75 USD per-hour-wage

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

comfort with wearable technologyfeedback provision

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

assistive technologywearable devices
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

New York, NY, USA

On-site City