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This New Bionic Eye Will Help Cure Blindness; First Human Trials To Being Soon
After nearly a decade of research and successful animal trials, the system is now moving towards its first human clinical trials in Melbourne, where it aims to demonstrate its potential to restore vision.
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Researchers at Monash University in Australia have developed the world’s first bionic eye, the Gennaris Bionic Vision System, offering a revolutionary solution for treating blindness. Designed to restore vision for people who have lost it, this cutting-edge technology bypasses damaged optic nerves and sends visual signals directly to the brain’s vision center. After nearly a decade of research and successful animal trials, the system is now moving towards its first human clinical trials in Melbourne, where it aims to demonstrate its potential to restore vision.
The Gennaris system consists of a wireless implant placed on the brain’s surface that delivers electrical stimulation to the brain. It works by using up to 11 thumbnail-sized implants, which are programmed wirelessly to stimulate brain cells with tiny electrical pulses. These pulses are interpreted as visual information, allowing recipients to perceive basic shapes and outlines necessary for navigation and object recognition.
The system includes a miniature camera worn by the user on custom-designed headgear, which captures high-resolution images. A vision processor unit extracts essential features from these images and transmits the data wirelessly to the implanted devices in the brain’s visual cortex. Each implant, or "tile," contains its own circuitry, wireless receiver, and 43 microelectrodes that stimulate neurons to create visual perception.
One of the key advantages of the Gennaris system is its ability to replicate the eye’s natural structure, overcoming challenges faced by previous bionic eye attempts. While it currently provides a 100-degree field of view—slightly less than the human eye’s 130-degree range—it is a significant improvement over earlier technologies, which offered only a 70-degree field of vision. Moreover, the use of advanced nanowires has reduced the time needed to process images, enhancing the user’s overall experience.
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