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New Device Sends Images Directly Into Monkeys’ Brains – Futurism

The device completely bypasses the eye and the optic nerve.

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Thanks to an array of electrodes implanted in their brains, two monkeys were able to see and recognize individual letter shapes without ever having to use their eyes, as New Scientist reports.
The researchers behind the effort claim its the highest resolution of vision ever achieved without taking advantage of the retina.
Previous efforts have attempted to restore sight by placing implants directly in the retina of an eye an impressive technique, but one that wont work for those with damaged optic…

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