Italian under-skin microchips make keys and cards obsolete

Mattia Coffetti, an expert in information security, conducted this unique experiment. Coffetti is emerged as a pioneer in the field of subcutaneous electronic devices in Italy.

"Microchips do not contain locators and work in the same way as those we have in ATM and credit cards. Embedding them under the skin lets you go about your daily activities without carrying them, and enables you to pay for your purchases," Coffetti explained to the Italian media.

He has also played a role in debunking one of the myths propagated by anti-vaccine activists during the pandemic. "There were individuals who insisted that the site where you get the Covid-19 vaccine becomes magnetic. I have personally seen people trying to attract objects to prove this theory," he said.

The devices that Coffetti had implanted cost several hundred euros each, and were installed using a technique similar to a regular vaccination in specialist centers, including tattoo and piercing shops. This method is identical to the one used when implanting chips in pets.

It's worth noting that these microchips did not provide Coffetti with superhuman abilities or turn him into a cyborg; however, his actions have certainly placed him at the forefront of this field.

"Currently, the chips are handy for payments, collecting and exchanging data, but they have limitless potential, particularly in the medical field," added the Italian pioneer. Coffetti emphasized that in the future, these chips could be highly useful for monitoring vital signs and instantly raising an alarm during emergencies.

He expressed hope that such technology could someday enable the observation of brain activity, potentially aiding in finding treatments for diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.