Bionic Vision Unveils Advanced Prototype Electronic Eyeball
From: DailyTech - 03/31/2010
By: Jason Mick

University of New South Wales (UNSW) and Bionic Vision Australia (BVA)
researchers recently unveiled an advanced prototype of an electronic eyeball
that could be used by people with impaired vision. The prototype consists of
a glasses-mounted video camera, a pocket-mounted processor, and a wireless
electrode chip mounted inside the eyeball. The electrode chip contains
electrodes that stimulate cells on the optical nerve. The researchers say the
prototype allows for crude shape recognition that, when combined with an
advanced image recognition and logical planning processor, should enable a
person with vision impairments to navigate many settings without a cane or
seeing-eye dog. Currently, the researchers are developing a second generation
prototype, which would give patients roughly 20/80 vision, allowing for face
recognition and much better object detail. 

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Links:
Bionic Vision Australia
http://www.bionicvision.org.au/about-us/our-approach

Bionic Vision Australia puts bionic eye in sight
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2010-03/uom-bva033010.php