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The Eye and the Chip: Is a project to facilitate the following concept: Restoring "vision" using electrical stimulation to "interface man with machines" is conceivable. Some day electrical stimulation of a chip near the retina may restore vision. Perhaps a camera on glasses or in a contact lens will transmit a signal to the chip, activating a signal of some sort to send to the visual cortex. When this initiative is successful some who now live in darkness may be able to see light, or forms, hopefully allowing visual cues to mobility and some independence.
The Eye and the Chip studies address projects that may ultimately, through leading edge technology, provide “artificial vision” to the visually impaired and blind.
"You are responsible for a unique event, unique especially in its atmosphere, which will be remembered by us, the lucky participants. Unique also regarding the planting of numerous seeds for new research avenues and new cooperations. The quest for "Let there be light" begins in our minds and you have made a major contibution to this process."
– Rolf Eckmiller PhD, Germany - Invited Faculty, "The Eye and The Chip"
