Wearable Dynamic Sound Modulator Development

The contract seeks the development of a wireless, wearable sound modulator designed for real-time, closed-loop auditory signal processing, fully integrated with a cortical neural interface to enable adaptive feedback between neural activity and acoustic output. The device must function autonomously in a mobile environment, dynamically adjusting auditory stimuli based on live neural input to achieve targeted neuroacoustic modulation, with applications in neurological or sensory rehabilitation. The system requires miniaturization, low power consumption, high-fidelity signal transmission, and seamless synchronization between neural data acquisition and sound output without latency. The project is issued as a subcontract under the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, part of the Department of Health and Human Services, with a NAICS code of 334310 indicating classification under medical equipment manufacturing. Performance is expected to be centered in Washington, and proposals must be submitted by August 14, 2026, with the solicitation posted on May 8, 2026. This initiative prioritizes innovation at the intersection of neurotechnology and wearable audio systems, demanding rigorous validation of biocompatibility, signal integrity, and clinical feasibility. The end goal is a deployable device capable of personalized, neuroresponsive auditory intervention.