Chip Allows Blind People To See 231
crabel writes "3 blind people have been implanted with a retinal chip that allowed them to see shapes and objects within days of the procedure. From the article: 'One of the patients surprised researchers by identifying and locating objects on a table; he was also able to walk around a room unaided, approach specific people, tell the time from a clock face, and describe seven different shades of gray in front of him.'"
Wow (Score:5, Funny)
I didn't see that one coming.
Hearing Implants?
Nope never heard of them
In the land of the blind... (Score:3, Funny)
Appropriate? (Score:4, Funny)
Mice (Score:5, Funny)
I assume pre-tests were done on 3 blind mice? /ducks...
Re:What is it, exactly? (Score:3, Funny)
Chip allows blind people to see (Score:3, Funny)
Re:What is it, exactly? (Score:3, Funny)
The last time there has been an article on the subject, we were at 9x9 pixels. I can infer that some parallel can be made with the general speed of progress in electronics and expect that within a quick decade it will be hi-res and not require too much power to be implanted with day-long batteries.
Also, inductive charging is quite an elegant solution in this context: no gore, all the joules.