Grindhouse Wetware, a group dedicated to “augmenting humanity using safe, affordable, open source technology,” has just unleashed their latest device: “a magnetically activated, LED-equipped silicone implant.” In other words: light-emitting diodes that glow through your skin.
Named Northstar V1, the implant is “about the size of a large coin” and is designed to imitate the bioluminescence found in a variety of sea creatures. The group surgically installed the device during the Cyborg Fair in Dusseldorf, Germany, with three other procedures taking place in Pittsburgh shortly thereafter. The surgery takes roughly 15 minutes to complete.Named Northstar V1, the implant is “about the size of a large coin” and is designed to imitate the bioluminescence found in a variety of sea creatures. The group surgically installed the device during the Cyborg Fair in Dusseldorf, Germany, with three other procedures taking place in Pittsburgh shortly thereafter. The surgery takes roughly 15 minutes to complete.
“The Northstar device can backlight existing tattoos or mimic bioluminescence. When a magnet is placed on the device, its five LED lights start to blink. After ten seconds, it goes back into sleep mode.” Sarver believes the device will light up 10,000 times before it needs to be removed.
Though its current purpose is mainly superficial, Grindhouse hopes to create a version of the Northstar that could read hand movements and other biometric information.
“We want to transform science fiction into reality,” said Tim Cannon, Grindhouse Wetware cofounder. “To do so, it’s imperative that we have a decade-long study. The people at Grindhouse Wetware aren’t career academics. This is about passion and citizen science.”
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