Human trials for bionic eye with ‘wireless brain chip’ to start next year

[1] Researchers at Melbourne-based Monash University have been working on the ambitious project to build a bionic eye and have revealed that they are ready to start human trials next year

[2] Professor Rosenfeld ​outlined the project’s progress at the American Association for Neurology Surgeons’ annual scientific meeting in in Washington DC on Monday.

[3] The human trial will involve up to five patients who have lost their sight because the device bypasses the normal visual pathway, unlike the other bionic eye developments.

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[Source] Australian Information Technology News – Human trials for bionic eye with ‘wireless brain chip’ to start next year