Audiovisual and Neuron Interaction Laboratory

The Audiovisual and Neuron Interaction Laboratory is a collaborative initiative established by XiaYu Integrated Circuit (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. and Eye & ENT Hospital of Fudan University. This innovative platform focuses on cutting-edge field such as artificial intelligence, brain science, and audiovisual neurons, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration between medicine and engineering to tackle complex technological challenges.

The Audiovisual and Neural Interaction Joint Laboratory focuses on cutting-edge technologies at the intersection of IC technology, AI, wearable devices, and the fields of neuroscience and ophthalmology. The lab conducts research on technologies such as neural signal encoding and decoding chips, audiovisual algorithm AI models, and precise control of audiovisual neurons. Additionally, it aims to translate these innovative technological achievements into practical applications by integrating AI-powered wearable technologies with the clinical needs of patients with eye diseases and hearing impairments. The lab will conduct clinical trials and applications of new technologies, further developing personalized audiovisual diagnostic and treatment devices, instruments, and solutions to meet society's growing demand for enhanced vision and higher quality of life.

The Audiovisual and Neural Interaction Laboratory was established by medical experts from Eye & ENT of Fudan University and specialists from XiaYu Integrated Circuits (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., forming a technology team focused on the intersection of medicine and engineering. The laboratory also collaborates closely with domestic universities and hospitals to conduct multi-center technological advancements.

Eye & ENT of Fudan University is a top-tier tertiary hospital that integrates medical care, teaching, and research, specializing in ophthalmology and otolaryngology, both of which are nationally recognized key disciplines. According to the "2021 Annual Ranking of Hospital Specialty Reputation in China" published by the Fudan University Hospital Management Research Institute, the hospital's otolaryngology department has ranked first for 13 consecutive years, while its ophthalmology department has consistently placed in the top three, ranking first in the Yangtze River Delta region.The hospital serves as a national clinical trial institution for drugs and medical devices, hosting several key laboratories, including the National Health Commission's Joint Laboratory of Auditory Medicine and the Key Joint Laboratory of Myopia, as well as the Shanghai Key Joint Laboratory of Visual Impairment and Reconstruction and the Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Laser and Naked-eye 3D Vision Health. It is also home to the Shanghai Clinical Medical Research Center for Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases, the Shanghai Clinical Medical Center for Hearing, and the Shanghai Clinical Quality Control Center for Ophthalmology. Additionally, it serves as a training base for specialists in ophthalmology and otolaryngology designated by the National Health Commission and a standardized training base for resident physicians in Shanghai.