The Science Behind Your Eyes: How Rods & Cones Work

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The discussion centers on the functionality of rods and cones in human eyes, which are essential photoreceptors responsible for vision. While individual photoreceptors can be connected to electrodes in laboratory settings, they are not viable replacements for electronic sensors in cameras. The conversation highlights the complexity of replicating biological vision systems artificially, emphasizing the limitations of current technology in this area.

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  • Familiarity with photoreceptors and their roles in vision
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  • Experience with laboratory techniques involving electrodes and biological samples
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How do the rods and cones in your eyes work? I looked it up but didn't find any detailed explanation, and could we make them artificially to use like cameras?
 
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frost_zero said:
How do the rods and cones in your eyes work? I looked it up but didn't find any detailed explanation
How about this: wikipedia.
(You may find you need some basic understanding of biology for this.)

frost_zero said:
could we make them artificially to use like cameras?
Individual photoreceptors can be hooked up to electrodes, in labs, in small numbers, but they are not likely to replace electronic sensors in cameras.
 
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