A Stockholm, Sweden-based startup company Epicenter showcased their microchip technology that can be embedded in your arm and display your COVID-19 vaccination status.
South China Morning Post tweeted out a video of the invention, detailing how the microchip technology can be easily implanted and used.
Hannes Sjoblad, Chief Disruption Officer at Epicenter, spoke about the company's human compatible technology that they have been working on for years.
"Implants are a very versatile technology that can be used for many different things," Sjoblad said. "And right now it is very convenient to have a COVID passport always accessible on your implant."
The microchip uses near-field communication (NFC) and can send data to any NFC-compatible device such as a smartphone. The technology is the same type used in most contactless credit card and mobile payments.
The microchips are not currently for sale, but Epicenter made it clear for the future that the procedure is "completely reversible."
This isn't the company's first trial with microchip technology, as they had staff get passkeys implanted in their hands.
COVID-19 vaccine mandates are becoming more and more common in the Unites States, as major cities like New York and Los Angeles have required proof of vaccination to enter all indoor dining, entertainment, and fitness spaces.
If Epicenter's microchips become approved for sale, it will be interesting to see if they gain any popularity in America.
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