Eyeborg filmmaker fires up eye-cam to document cutting edge prosthetics (video)

In late 2008 filmmaker Rob Spence , caught our attention when he announced his plan to jam a video camera in his skull to replace an eye he lost to an unfortunate accident. Instead of connecting the camera to his brain, Spence sought to become a so-called “lifecaster,” recording the feed on an external device. Now his bionic eye is up and running, and he’s even partnered with a little company called Square Enix to create a documentary about state-of-the-art prosthetics and cybernetics. The short film, embedded after the break, was commissioned to celebrate the launch of Deus Ex: Human Revolution . But, this isn’t just some over-long commercial for a game, it’s a serious exploration of cutting edge leg, arm, and eye replacement technology. Check it out below, but be warned — there are a few image that might not sit well with weaker stomachs. Continue reading Eyeborg filmmaker fires up eye-cam to document cutting edge prosthetics (video) Eyeborg filmmaker fires up eye-cam to document cutting edge prosthetics (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 28 Aug 2011 16:38:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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