As the federal government calls for submissions on how to improve the country’s commercialisation of research, Bionic Vision Australia has had to prioritise its focus. It will now concentrate on low-vision prototypes.

Their holy grail – a high-acuity bionic eye that would allow the blind to read large print and recognise faces – is likely to be shelved within months as there is not enough funding to get through trial stage.

Source: Sydney Morning Herald