Precision Neuroscience, co-founded by Neuralink alum, is creating a brain implant thinner than a human hair

CNBC ^ | JAN 25 2023 | Ashley Capoot

[BenLurkin]

The human cerebral cortex is made up of six cellular layers, but at Precision Neuroscience, a team of scientists and engineers is working to build a device that’s reminiscent of a seventh.

The device is called the Layer 7 Cortical Interface, and it’s a brain implant that aims to help patients with paralysis operate digital devices using only neural signals. This means patients with severe degenerative diseases like ALS will regain their ability to communicate with loved ones by moving cursors, typing and even accessing social media with their minds.

The Layer 7 is an electrode array that resembles a piece of scotch tape and is thinner than a human hair, which helps it conform to the brain’s surface without damaging any tissue. In order to implant the Layer 7 array, a surgeon makes a very thin slit into the skull and slides in the device like a letter into a letter box. Mager, who is also Precision’s CEO, said the slit is less than a millimeter thick – so small that patients do not even need their hair shaved for the procedure.

The procedure is also reversible if patients decide they no longer want the implant or want newer versions in the future.

[B]ecause the device isn’t inserted directly into the brain tissue, Robinson said the resolution of the brain signals is not going to be as strong as it is in some other BCI devices.

Precision has successfully used its Layer 7 device to decode neural signals in animals, and Mager said he hopes to get FDA approval to test the technology in humans in coming months.

[Angelino97]

This means patients with severe degenerative diseases like ALS will regain their ability to communicate with loved ones by moving cursors, typing and even accessing social media with their minds.

Even accessing social media?

One of the few good things about degenerative brain disease is being free of social media.

[alexander_busek]

This means patients with severe degenerative diseases like ALS will regain their ability to communicate with loved ones by moving cursors, typing and even accessing social media with their minds.

What about making digital payments?

Tain't worth a thing if you can't use it to access PayPal or Vemo!

I was expecting an implant to the hand or forehead - but I guess the scalp will do in a pinch!

Regards,

[alexander_busek]

[B]ecause the device isn’t inserted directly into the brain tissue [...]

...yet!

Imagine getting unwanted pop-ups and spam directly via your VISUAL CORTEX!

Regards,

[Sirius Lee]

The procedure is also reversible if patients decide they no longer want the implant or want newer versions in the future.

Well, except that, once implemented, the government/corporatist complex that control the implants will be doing the deciding for the patients from now on.

[Bob434]

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All I can say is that I hope they don’t try implanting them in barber shops. Imagine the panic if they dropped it on the floor

[fruser1]

Aw, that takes all the fun out of things.

It’s much more entertaining to observe the randomly induced effects of directed radio waves and blood/brain boundary crossing vaccines.

[curious7]

If they can do that, they can probably control motorized wheelchairs (or exoskeletons), depending on the feedback loop they have to use.

[dsrtsage]

Democrats already have brains thinner than a human hair

[V V Camp Enari 67-68]

This is Buck Rodgers stuff.

[Keyhopper]

Do you want to extend your cars warranty?
Let me tell you about medicare part b.
Do you want to sell your house, I pay top dollar.
Hi, this is Peggy from discover card....
Yeah, no thanks

[After Hours]

This device will be like the iPhone.
Everybody will think they must have one.