The object
Wilson developed speech-coding and stimulation methods embodied in cochlear-implant hardware. By selecting and timing electrical pulses delivered through implanted electrodes, the system gives users usable auditory information rather than merely amplifying sound, making it a foundational technical contribution to modern hearing neuroprostheses.
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What Blake did
Developed signal-coding and stimulation methods used in modern cochlear implants.
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Why it matters
QEPrize lists Wilson among its 2026 cochlear-implant laureates and says the technology has restored hearing at global scale.
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Living-status check
QEPrize's 5 February 2026 laureate announcement names Blake Wilson and describes the inventor's contribution to the physical system.