Merge Labs is developing a new class of brain‑computer interfaces that use engineered molecular agents and ultrasound to achieve high‑bandwidth, wide‑area neural recording and stimulation without invasive implants. The platform combines real‑time AI decoding with adaptive stimulation to restore lost abilities and promote healthier brain states, targeting medical researchers, neurologists, and rehabilitation clinics.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Current brain‑computer interfaces rely on low‑bandwidth electrode arrays that require invasive implantation, limiting their ability to restore complex functions or provide seamless interaction with advanced AI. This restricts therapeutic options for patients with neurological injury or disease and hampers broader adoption of neurotechnology.
Solution
Merge Labs is developing a new class of brain‑computer interfaces that communicate with neurons using engineered molecular agents instead of traditional metal electrodes. Information is transmitted to and from the brain via deep‑penetrating ultrasound, enabling high‑bandwidth, wide‑area neural recording and stimulation without implants. The platform integrates advanced artificial‑intelligence models to decode neural signals in real time and to generate adaptive stimulation patterns, supporting restoration of lost abilities and healthier brain states. Safety, privacy, and accessibility are core design principles, with the goal of delivering a form factor that can be used safely by a broad population. The research lab collaborates across molecular engineering, hardware design, neuroscience, and AI to iterate rapidly toward clinically viable products.
Target Audience
Primary customers are medical researchers, neurologists, and rehabilitation clinics seeking advanced, minimally invasive neurotechnology for patients with injury or neurodegenerative disease, with future expansion to consumer‑grade human‑augmentation applications.
Features
- Molecular interface agents that bind to neurons and transduce electrical activity into acoustic signals
- Ultrasound‑based bidirectional communication allowing deep, high‑bandwidth data transfer without penetrating the skull
- Real‑time AI decoding and adaptive stimulation pipelines for precise control of neural activity
- Scalable architecture designed for wide brain coverage and modular expansion
- Built‑in privacy and safety mechanisms, including encrypted signal transmission and non‑invasive operation
- Open‑source research tools and data sharing to accelerate community innovation