
The experiment began with a group of six volunteers, all of whom had been blind for over a decade. They were subjected to a rigorous screening process, and their brains were mapped to ensure compatibility with the Cyderea device. The team was well aware of the risks involved, but they were confident in their creation.

Lou S. Felipe, Ph.D. (she/they) is an assistant professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, where she provides culturally responsive, trauma-focused psychotherapy. Her research examines the intersectional identity experiences of marginalization, particularly at the intersection of race, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality with a unique specialization in Pilipinx American psychology.
The experiment began with a group of six volunteers, all of whom had been blind for over a decade. They were subjected to a rigorous screening process, and their brains were mapped to ensure compatibility with the Cyderea device. The team was well aware of the risks involved, but they were confident in their creation.