In the Eye of the Camera
20th September 2011
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In 2005, following a gradual deterioration in his eyesight, Canadian filmmaker Rob Spence was forced to have his right eye surgically removed. Rather than let this end a burgeoning career, Spence took inspiration from a childhood love of science fiction and began a collaborative process to develop a tiny in-eye camera to replace the one he lost. 
Working with Kosta Grammatis, a former employee of a satellite company, Spence has created a device that allows him to capture footage and transmit live images to a wireless receiver. Now in its third incarnation, the bionic eye works with the coral ball and coupling device that was fitted in Spence’s eye-socket following his operation six years ago. The removable camera can be inserted and attached to the coral ball, where the technology of the coupling device allows Spence to move the camera in tandem with his natural eye, and thereby direct its focus. The inspiration behind his elected transformation to his alter ego, “Eyeborg”, arose from his childhood love of science fiction and his adult passion for documentary filmmaking.

Working with Kosta Grammatis, a former employee of a satellite company, Spence has created a device that allows him to capture footage and transmit live images to a wireless receiver. Now in its third incarnation, the bionic eye works with the coral ball and coupling device that was fitted in Spence’s eye-socket following his operation six years ago. The removable camera can be inserted and attached to the coral ball, where the technology of the coupling device allows Spence to move the camera in tandem with his natural eye, and thereby direct its focus. The inspiration behind his elected transformation to his alter ego, “Eyeborg”, arose from his childhood love of science fiction and his adult passion for documentary filmmaking.
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