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Learning visual prosthesis at the Hanover Fair

Neural computation scientists at Bonn University have created a software system that is hoped to improve the function of retinal implants significantly: With the aid of the software, the visual prosthesis "learns" to generate exactly those signals, which are expected and can be interpreted by the brain. The learning visual prosthesis will be exhibited between April 16th and April 20th at the community booth of the Science Region Bonn (hall 2, booth D35).

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