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Take a one eyed film maker, an unemployed engineer, and a vision for something that's never been done before and you have yourself the EyeBorg Project. Rob Spence, Kosta Grammatis and a team of others are trying to make history by embedding a video camera and a transmitter in a prosthetic eye. That eye is going in Robs eye socket, and will record the world from a perspective that's never been seen before.

This clip chronicles the first attempt at creating the eye-- a two week hiatus of getting parts, assembling, and testing. Obviously we need a lab, and a bit more time. Can someone donate an oscilloscope?

More info: eyeborgproject.com

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  • Fanmeel 2 years ago
    Synced or not: I love the project... Unfortunately, I'm also a zero-dollar-man.
  • eyeborg 2 years ago
    the project loves you as well! :)
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  • turnkit 2 years ago
    yeah - out of sync (try different codec before uploading) - mpegstreamclip can be easy to use and helpful.

    (btw - you're linked on drudgereport.com today)
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  • Douglas Sonders plus 2 years ago
    very cool
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  • Daniel Hayek staff 2 years ago
    Sorry about the sync issue. I think I fixed it but if not, message me and I'll see what else we can do.
  • eyeborg 2 years ago
    you are awesome. All synced up and brilliant. Thank you. Mr. Hayek!
  • Daniel Hayek staff 2 years ago
    high five.
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  • Mutcluck 2 years ago
    This is fantastic. Been following it since the first time I saw an article on digg. Good luck.
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  • Duncan Rawlinson 2 years ago
    cool project!
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  • Eric L. 2 years ago
    Oops, once you let the smoke out of something electronic, it no longer works. This will happen and it will be a success. Setbacks=bummer, but only temporary. Thanks for the cool video and if I had a O'scope to lend, it'd be on the way.
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  • Lawrence 2 years ago
    I think Apple engineers already patented this. They call it the iball.
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  • very good (: i'm sure you'll live your dream
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  • Christopher Friedt 2 years ago
    Spence, you probably don't remember me, but I met your randomly through my former roommate Daniel in Toronto. You got me an interview at Matrox in Montreal, by introducing me to a friend of yours there. This project is right up my ally - I'm currently doing a master's in Germany in digital communications, specializing in robotic vision. You probably don't need any more help (if you do let me know), but send me updates - I'm very interested. chrisfriedt@gmail.com
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  • Toby Champion 2 years ago
    Love it. Even just watching your short film about the first two weeks left me smiling all the way through. Good luck with your project.
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  • Morris 2 years ago
    profoundly awesome. I remember reading an article off Digg about this a loooong time ago. good to see some updated fruition.
  • eyeborg 2 years ago
    we don't do vaporware! (unless it's going up in flames)
  • Morris 2 years ago
    I wouldnt expect you to, keep up the toil!
  • Kelvin Lam 2 years ago
    I didn't see this until Veronica tweet about it today, and it linked back to that 62 days old Digg link!!!
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  • transceiver_freq 2 years ago
    Hooray for Professor Mann!
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  • Gord Campbell 2 years ago
    I didn't realize how far along you guys were on this. Wonderful!
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  • Sanda Aronson 2 years ago
    I am an artist. Art is problem solving. I have been disabled for half my art career. Disability is problem solving. I am older, totally low in tech skills....(found this via truthdig.com I think).

    I am pleased to report that a nontech person could view the video and understand "enough". It is a question of time before EYEBORG is, sooner rather than later, I suspect. Bravo. And thanks to all the people who volunteer.

    My spouse is a scientist (biology). It is clear that there is a link between science and art, always. Good luck.
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  • Jens von Thünen 2 years ago
    I wish you guys good luck for this cool project!
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  • George Forrester 2 years ago
    Very best wishes to you Rob and all, you are doing crucial work.

    I got the sync problem just now.

    I'm from England - a zero-pound man.
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  • Kelvin Lam 2 years ago
    Best of luck with this project. It looks very interesting. Too bad I'm just computer tech guy, not an electronic tech wiz, so couldn't offer any help =)
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