An incredibly interesting innovation is when people with what could be described as disabilities say,
"Sod to the world," and do something amazing that challenges stereotypes. The Eyeborg Project is such an example, a project that attempts to create the world’s first camera eye which involves shed loads of technology that fit inside a prosthetic eye.
Rob Spence is the man behind the Eyeborg Project. He works as a filmmaker, and his eye was left severely damaged in a shooting accident when he was a child. After years of pain and discomfort (he used to have to have needles stuck into his eye) he decided to have it removed.
Once this was done, the ‘fun’ started. Currently, Spence ‘just’ has an eye which is very Robocop. It glows red, and needless to say, I hope to see the Eyeborg Project complete very soon.
Glowing Eyes
The Eyeborg Project Plunks Lights Over Top of Your Peepers
Trend Themes
1. Disability Innovation - The Eyeborg Project challenges stereotypes and showcases the potential for technology to enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities.
2. Prosthetic Technology - The creation of a camera eye prosthetic demonstrates the advancements in prosthetic technology and its potential to enhance human capabilities.
3. Biohacking - The integration of technology into the human body through projects like the Eyeborg Project opens up possibilities for biohacking and merging humans with machines.
Industry Implications
1. Film and Entertainment - The Eyeborg Project, developed by a filmmaker, explores the intersection of technology and filmmaking, offering new creative possibilities.
2. Medical Devices - The development of a camera eye prosthetic highlights the advancements in medical devices and potential applications for enhancing human abilities.
3. Digital Imaging - The use of camera technology in a prosthetic eye creates opportunities for innovation in the field of digital imaging and photography.