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Cortical Cybernetic Implants

Posted by michael on from the amazing-grace dept.

Floody writes "Wired is running a story with amazing cyberpunk "wow factor." Implanted visual cortex stimulation, complete with "percutaneous pedestal"; a metal jack installed directly into the skull. Where can I get a night vision enhancement module for this with HUD and distance finder?" We've posted a couple of previous stories about Dobelle and his work on bionic eyes, but this one has more details: one frame per second, $100,000. Wow.

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  1. umm... by loraksus · · Score: 1, Troll

    Not to complain too much, but check the date at the top of the article (thats what 10-99 is in case you are wondering). nevertheless, quite cool.
    and though their website looks pretty lame at a first glance, its interesting to read,
    http://www.artificialvision.com/index.html
    The videos (which will be /.'ed but hey) are hella cool, esp the simulation of what the patient sees
    http://www.artificialvision.com/vision/video .html

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  2. *Sigh* - Wired again by stungod · · Score: 1, Troll

    Can we please just get a Wired slashbox and not have to feature every fucking article from their site on the front page of Slashdot? Come on...2 in one day? And more on the way I'm sure.