The Science Behind Your Eyes: How Rods & Cones Work

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Rods and cones are the two types of photoreceptors in the human eye that play crucial roles in vision. Rods are responsible for low-light vision and peripheral vision, while cones enable color perception and function best in bright light. The process involves phototransduction, where light is converted into electrical signals sent to the brain. There is interest in creating artificial versions of these photoreceptors for use in cameras. While individual photoreceptors can be connected to electrodes in laboratory settings, they are not expected to replace electronic sensors in cameras due to practical limitations. Understanding the biology behind these cells is essential for grasping their function and potential applications.
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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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