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BrainPort
Last discussed Jan 26, 2026
A sensory substitution device that allows blind people to 'see' through electrical stimulation on the tongue.
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Science & Tools of Learning & Memory | Dr. David Eagleman
David Eagleman · Jan 26, 2026
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"Paul Bach-y-Rita's research has continued with something called the BrainPort, which is again for blind people. You've got this little electrical grid on your tongue. And so whatever the camera is seeing, you feel that on your tongue."
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