# 110. The Future of Neurology: Neural Interfaces Countering Neural Diseases

- Show: [The Next Byte Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast)
- Published: 2023-02-21
- Length: 23m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2023-02-21-110-the-future-of-neurology-neural-interfaces-countering-neural-diseases
- Listen: https://the-next-byte-wevolver.simplecast.com/episodes/110-the-future-of-neurology-neural-interfaces-countering-neural-diseases-XJCm1rOH

## Summary

Hosts Daniel and Forbode discuss NeuralTree, a neurochip developed by researchers at EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) designed to detect and counter neural disorders like epilepsy and Parkinson's disease. The chip features 256 input channels, an area of 3.5 square millimeters, and an energy-aware machine learning algorithm that allows it to operate efficiently on the edge without cloud dependency. The hosts highlight the device's ability to distinguish between healthy and irregular neural impulses, its potential for self-evolving algorithms to adapt to changing brain signals, and its broader implications for neurological research and treatment.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2023-02-21-110-the-future-of-neurology-neural-interfaces-countering-neural-diseases#t=0) Introduction to NeuralTree and EPFL Research
- [1:56](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2023-02-21-110-the-future-of-neurology-neural-interfaces-countering-neural-diseases#t=116) Context on Neural Interfaces and Brain Impulses
- [3:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2023-02-21-110-the-future-of-neurology-neural-interfaces-countering-neural-diseases#t=210) Differentiating Healthy vs. Irregular Neural Impulses
- [7:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2023-02-21-110-the-future-of-neurology-neural-interfaces-countering-neural-diseases#t=447) Chip Specifications: 256 Channels and Size
- [10:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2023-02-21-110-the-future-of-neurology-neural-interfaces-countering-neural-diseases#t=639) Energy-Aware Machine Learning and Edge Computing
- [13:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2023-02-21-110-the-future-of-neurology-neural-interfaces-countering-neural-diseases#t=818) Detecting Parkinson's Tremors and Future Adaptability
- [17:57](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2023-02-21-110-the-future-of-neurology-neural-interfaces-countering-neural-diseases#t=1077) Broader Implications for Neurological Research

## Topics

- [Embedded firmware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/embedded-firmware)
- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Medical & health devices](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/medical-devices)
- [Batteries & low-power design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/batteries-and-low-power)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- NeuralTree (product)
- EPFL (company)
- Neuralink (company)
- Wevolver (company)

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