Neuro-feedback for improved efficacy of retinal prostheses [ 2016 - 2019 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Michael Ibbotson (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Shaun Cloherty ,  Prof Anthony Burkitt ,  Prof David Grayden

Brief description Bionic eyes offer the possibility to return sight to the blind. Existing retinal implants are effective at delivering basic visual percepts, namely brief spots of light. Our team is now working on building the second generation of bionic eyes that include the ability to both stimulate the visual system (the retina) and record its response. By recording the evoked responses, we can adjust and optimize the stimulation to restore a persistent high spatial resolution sense of vision to the blind.

Funding Amount $AUD 673,579.11

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant