vision
Like Your Glasses, Your Virtual-Reality Headset May Need a Prescription
Posted in Hardware on 25th Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller
Theres hope for wearers of glasses who want a crisp virtual reality experience.
New 'Light Meter' photosensitive cells discovered in the eye
Posted in Medicine on 12th Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller
The cornea is a light-sensitive tissue, according to new research. This add to past work proving the retina senses light as part of its role in synchronizing our body clocks.
Stem cell trial aims to cure blindness
Posted in Medicine on 29th Sep, 2015
by Alex Muller
Surgeons in London have carried out a pioneering human embryonic stem cell operation in an ongoing trial to find a cure for blindness for many patients.
Gene Leads to Nearsightedness When Kids Read
Posted in Science on 6th Sep, 2015
by Alex Muller
Vision researchers have discovered a gene that causes myopia, but only in people who spend a lot of time in childhood reading or doing other 'nearwork'.
Singularity University students use AI so the blind may see the world
Posted in Software on 21st Aug, 2015
by Alex Muller
Aipoly is an intelligent assistant for the visually impaired that empowers them to explore and understand their surroundings through computer vision and audio feedback.