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With the help of body modification enthusiasts, Tim Cannon has inserted a biochip that can transmit his biometric data into what is dubbed as the ‘DIY Cyborg’ by Motherboard.
Called the “Circadia 1.0”, Cannon developed this open source biochip with his company, Grindhouse Wetware.
This chip allows the user full autonomy over his body, recording data from Cannon’s body and transferring it to an Android device.
A normal surgeon could not perform this operation as the device has not been approved by medical authorities, so Cannon enlisted the help of Steve Haworth, a biohacker.
Unfortunately, no anesthesia was used during the procedure, but Haworth stated that “there are some pretty amazing things we can do with ice”.
This prototype records Cannons body temperature and transfers this information via Bluetooth, with three LED-lights that help light up his forearm.
Upgrades are on the way as the Cannon wishes to make the device smaller and be able to record his pulse as well.
Cannon’s ultimate goal is for the living environment to “listen” to and accommodate the body, but in the meantime, he’s taking the steps to make this work.
What do you think—is this piece of technology cool, or will there be serious repercussions with this unauthorized procedure?
[via Motherboard]
With the help of body modification enthusiasts, Tim Cannon has inserted a biochip that can transmit his biometric data into what is dubbed as the ‘DIY Cyborg’ by Motherboard.
Called the “Circadia 1.0”, Cannon developed this open source biochip with his company, Grindhouse Wetware.
This chip allows the user full autonomy over his body, recording data from Cannon’s body and transferring it to an Android device.
A normal surgeon could not perform this operation as the device has not been approved by medical authorities, so Cannon enlisted the help of Steve Haworth, a biohacker.
Unfortunately, no anesthesia was used during the procedure, but Haworth stated that “there are some pretty amazing things we can do with ice”.
This prototype records Cannons body temperature and transfers this information via Bluetooth, with three LED-lights that help light up his forearm.
Upgrades are on the way as the Cannon wishes to make the device smaller and be able to record his pulse as well.
Cannon’s ultimate goal is for the living environment to “listen” to and accommodate the body, but in the meantime, he’s taking the steps to make this work.
What do you think—is this piece of technology cool, or will there be serious repercussions with this unauthorized procedure?
[via Motherboard]