COMBINED OPTICAL AND ELECTRICAL STIMULATION OF AUDITORY NEURONS

Grant number: LP120100264 | Funding period: 2012 - 2015

Completed

Abstract

The bionic ear, which has now helped to improve the hearing of over 200,000 people worldwide, is a great example of Australian innovation success. This project aims to develop the fundamental technology that will underpin the next generation of these devices using a combination of infrared light and electrical signals to stimulate auditory nerves.

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