Category: Microchipping
New bionic hands that can ‘feel’
Scientists in Newcastle are using microchips as fine as human hair to bring ‘feeling’ to bionic hands. The bionic hand can feel the difference between hot and cold, or hard and soft touch. The tiny wires in the hand wrap around the nerve endings in the body sending signals to the brain. £1.4 million has […]
Thousands of people in Sweden are embedding microchips under their skin to replace ID cards
About 3,000 Swedish people have inserted a microchip into their bodies to make their daily lives easier.People with the implants can wave their hand near a machine to unlock their office or gym, rather than taking out a key card.So-called biohacking is on the rise as more people depend on wearable technology and interconnected devices.Many […]