Cortical neuroprosthesis to restore visual perception to bling patients. [ 2004 - 2004 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Minas Coroneo (Principal investigator) ,  Prof John Morley

Brief description We will develop a medical device to restore visual perception to profoundly blind patients. This device will act to electrically stimulate the visual area of the brain. Electrical stimulation of this area leads to the visual perception of small spots of light in patients who are otherwise blind. By correlating the stimulation of the brain, which leads to the perception of spots of light, with an image of the surrounding environment acquired by a camera and digitally enhanced, we aim to provide blind patients with a very basic visual perception of their surroundings.

Funding Amount $AUD 189,250.00

Funding Scheme NHMRC Development Grants

Notes Development Grant