Pixels guide the way for the visually impaired
Thursday, February 28, 2013 - 22:00
in Mathematics & Economics
Images have been transformed into pixels and projected onto a headset to help the visually impaired in everyday tasks such as navigation, route-planning and object finding. Developed using a video camera and mathematical algorithm, the researchers hope the pixels can provide more information and enhance the vision of patients already fitted with retinal implants.