Valve’s Starfish to Challenge Neuralink with Miniaturized Brain Chip
Starfish, a company incorporated in 2019, is poised to enter the neurotechnology arena with a custom electrophysiology chip designed to interact with multiple brain regions simultaneously. The chip aims to read and write neural signals, offering potential breakthroughs for neurological disorders.
Unlike existing bulky brain chips—often exceeding 5mm per side and consuming tens of milliwatts of power—Starfish’s innovation promises miniaturization. The company’s first blog post positions it as a direct competitor to Elon Musk’s Neuralink, though technical specifications remain partially undisclosed.