This is the next generation of robotic prosthetics. Here's how they work. Watch the full TED Talk here: http://bit.ly/2LQErPg | TED

Australian researchers have created the world’s first bionic eye capable of restoring functional vision to blind individuals. By sending visual signals directly to the brain, the system allows patients to perceive shapes, movement, and full-field images—marking a major breakthrough in neuro-visual engineering. • A camera on special glasses captures images and transmits them to electrodes implanted in the brain’s visual cortex. • Early trials show patients regaining navigation ability and object