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Technology => Advances in Health Care => Topic started by: AGelbert on September 03, 2018, 12:18:47 pm

Title: Advances in Synthetic Retinas
Post by: AGelbert on September 03, 2018, 12:18:47 pm
A new generation of artificial retinas based on 2D materials 👨‍🔬 🔬 😎

https://youtu.be/-r25c2MQK3Q

American Chemical Society

Streamed live on Aug 20, 2018

Scientists report they have successfully developed and tested the world’s first ultrathin artificial retina that could vastly improve on existing implantable visualization technology for the blind. The flexible device, based on very thin 2D materials, could someday restore sight to the millions of people with retinal diseases. And with a few modifications, the device could be used to track heart and brain activity.

Nanshu Lu, Ph.D.

University of Texas at Austin