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2002: Mark Humayun's First Idea
The inventor of the Bionic Eye Mark Humayun came up with an idea to invent the bionic eye because his grandmother was going blind. -
2002-2004: The First Generation Implant
6 subjects had a bionic eye implant by Mark Humayun threw out 2002-2004. The first generation implant had 16 electrodes. -
2012: Early Prototype Australia
Bionic Vision Australia implanted an early prototype device in three patients with retinitis pigmentosa. The three patients were able to see flashes of light. -
2013: BVA Early Prototype
BVA researchers connected an external camera to the early prototype implant. Patients were able to recognise basic shapes, letters and numbers. -
2014: BVA Early Prototype
In a laboratory setting, patients used a portable system and camera to see how well they could navigate around objects and to see how they cope in an every day environment.