Stanford researchers developing "bionic eyes"
Researchers at Stanford University are developing a "bionic eye," using a retinal implant linked to a goggle-mounted camera. The implant is said to be able to provide higher resolution than similar devices being developed at the University of Southern California and Chicago Medical Center. The system has already been tested in rats, which were able to respond to patterns of stripes waved in front of them. The research is being funded by the U.S. Air Force and VISX Corp. We assume the latter wants to commercialize the technology, while the former is apparently hoping to create a race of cyborg pilots with super vision.
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Foof @ Dec 19th 2005 1:38AM
Regarding the image - does he have 6 bionic ears? Cause how many ipods does one person need?
Alex @ Dec 19th 2005 1:38AM
Foof hehe, nice 1.
I too was wondering about the pic.. Where is it from?
RRF @ Dec 19th 2005 1:38AM
The goggle-mounted camera is planned to be connected to a Google appellate that will help you search for your car keys which normally would shy from your ordinary retina.
David P Brown @ Dec 19th 2005 1:38AM
Oh come on guys, the pic is Lee Majors from the Six Million Man ... you're making me feel old!
Foof @ Dec 19th 2005 1:38AM
#4,
Remember when $6 million sounded like a lot of money? Man, I know inflation has been slow, but still, time flies.
Shamroc @ Dec 19th 2005 1:38AM
I could never understand how he didn't tear his arm out of it's socket when he lifted cars. Or drive his femur up through his brain after jumping off a building.
Still a bionic eye would be cool. Imagine if the development went as fast as digital camera resolution.
Pete @ Dec 19th 2005 1:38AM
Hasn't someone already developed a contact lense that acts as a camera?
Rudy @ Dec 19th 2005 1:38AM
But my real question is: when will The Six Million Dollar Man be available in DVD?!
Rudy @ Dec 19th 2005 1:38AM
But my real question is: when will The Six Million Dollar Man be available in DVD?!
WW @ Dec 19th 2005 1:38AM
Bionic eyes? Think of the possibilities for people with aging eyes.The population is aging and macular degeneration is on the rise we certaintly need something to help everyone out.I have a Aunt who already lost the site in one eye & will the other.She is so depressed.I hope they hurry on with it!