Phosphoenix

Giving back vision to blind people

Phosphoenix is developing a prosthesis to stimulate nerve cells in parts of the brain that are involved in visual perception. The prosthesis uses electrodes placed in the brain via a proprietary probe to artificially stimulate nerve cells. Stimulating one electrode produces the perception of a dot of light and stimulating multiple electrodes can generate recognizable patterns. In the final product, the patient will wear a pair of glasses with an incorporated camera, enabling them to see a simplified image of the outside world via the electrical stimulation of patterns in the brain.

Bert  Monna

Bert Monna

  • CEO & co-founder
Pieter Roelfsema

Pieter Roelfsema

  • CSO & co-founder
Xing Chen

Xing Chen

  • Co-Founder
Edward  Young

Edward Young

  • Advisor
Nick  Halper

Nick Halper

  • Advisor
Lisa  Kirchberger

Lisa Kirchberger

  • Project Manager