# 174. All The Brain Chip Implant Benefits & None of The Risks

- Show: [The Next Byte Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast)
- Published: 2024-05-14
- Length: 27m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2024-05-14-174-all-the-brain-chip-implant-benefits-none-of-the-risks
- Listen: https://the-next-byte-wevolver.simplecast.com/episodes/174-all-the-brain-chip-implant-benefits-none-of-the-risks-9Exhwurr

## Summary

Hosts Daniel and Forbode discuss research from Carnegie Mellon University that uses AI to make non-invasive brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) viable alternatives to invasive implants like those from Neuralink. They detail how deep learning models, specifically EEGNet and PointNet, combined with transfer learning, allow users to control cursors and robotic arms with high accuracy without surgery. The hosts highlight the technology's potential for medical applications, such as epilepsy treatment, and consumer uses like controlling exoskeletons or construction equipment.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2024-05-14-174-all-the-brain-chip-implant-benefits-none-of-the-risks#t=0) Introduction: Non-invasive BCIs vs. Neuralink
- [1:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2024-05-14-174-all-the-brain-chip-implant-benefits-none-of-the-risks#t=90) The Problem with Invasive Implants and Early EEG History
- [7:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2024-05-14-174-all-the-brain-chip-implant-benefits-none-of-the-risks#t=461) Carnegie Mellon's AI Breakthrough: EEGNet and PointNet
- [14:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2024-05-14-174-all-the-brain-chip-implant-benefits-none-of-the-risks#t=862) Transfer Learning and Recalibration Performance
- [21:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2024-05-14-174-all-the-brain-chip-implant-benefits-none-of-the-risks#t=1302) Medical Applications and Future Implications

## Topics

- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Sensors & measurement in products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sensors)
- [Medical & health devices](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/medical-devices)
- [Robotics & autonomy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/robotics-and-autonomy)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Neuralink (company)
- Carnegie Mellon University (company)
- EEGNet (other)
- PointNet (other)

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