Kernel (neurotechnology company)
| File:Kernel logo.jpg | |
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2016 |
| Founder | Bryan Johnson |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Website | kernel |
Kernel is a neurotechnology company developing an interface to help researchers and clinicians better understand neurological diseases and dysfunctions such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, depression and anxiety.[1]
The company was founded in 2016 by Bryan Johnson, who backed it with a personal investment of $100 million.[2] In February 2017, Kernel purchased certain neurotechnology assets from Cambridge, Massachusetts-based Kendall Research Systems (KRS), a company founded by Christian Wentz that was developing an interface to capture and record neural data.[3][4]
Kernel, which seeks to use knowledge gained from understanding basic brain functions to develop clinical solutions for neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders, is advised by a team including neuroscientists Ed Boyden and György Buzsáki and electrical engineer Ken Shepard.[1][5] Johnson, who has said the future of humanity will be a combination of human and artificial intelligence, says Kernel's objective is "to read and write the underlying functions of the brain."[6][7]
Kernel is one of several companies researching links between the human brain and computers, including Neuralink and Facebook.[8]
References
- ^ a b Johnson, Bryan (2017-02-22). "Kernel Acquires KRS to Build Next-Generation Neural Interfaces". Medium. Retrieved 2017-04-04.
- ^ Mannes, John (2016-10-20). "Bryan Johnson Invests $100 Million In Kernel To Unlock The Power Of The Human Brain". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2017-04-04.
- ^ Statt, Nick (2017-02-22). "Kernel Is Trying To Hack The Human Brain - But Neuroscience Has A Long Way To Go". The Verge. Retrieved 2017-04-04.
- ^ Johnson, Bryan (2017-02-22). "Kernel Acquires KRS to Build Next-Generation Neural Interfaces". Medium. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
- ^ "Kernel". Kernel.
- ^ Johnson, Bryan (2016-10-12). "The Combination of Human and Artificial Intelligence Will Define Humanity's Future". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2017-04-04.
- ^ Metz, Cade (2017-03-31). "Elon Musk Isn't The Only One Trying To Computerize Your Brain". Wired. Retrieved 2017-04-04.
- ^ Regalado, Antonio (2017-03-16). "The Entrepreneur With The $100 Million Plan To Link Brains To Computers". MIT Technology Review. Retrieved 2017-04-04.