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Revolutionary CL1: First Biological Computer for Researchers

3/8/2026

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Cortical Labs, an Australian company, introduced the CL1, the first commercially sold biological computer for biomedical research, using lab-grown human neurons to process information.
The CL1 consumes 850 to 1,000 watts annually, a lower energy use than traditional GPUs.
The device features a system to maintain neuron health, priced at about $35,000 for researchers.
The CL1 aims to revolutionize computing by integrating biological systems into information processing.

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Cortical Labs, an Australian company, introduced the CL1, the first commercially sold biological computer for biomedical research, using lab-grown human neurons to process information.
The CL1 consumes 850 to 1,000 watts annually, a lower energy use than traditional GPUs.
The device features a system to maintain neuron health, priced at about $35,000 for researchers.
The CL1 aims to revolutionize computing by integrating biological systems into information processing.