Australian startup Cortical Labs has unveiled the world's first living computer, named CL1, which uses around 800,000 lab-grown human neurons to perform real-time computations.
These neurons, derived from human skin or blood cells, are cultured on a chip and interact with silicon hardware to process data through electrical signals-much like a human brain.
The system enables scientists to study neural responses, drug effects, and brain-like learning behaviors. Priced at $35,000 per unit, CL1 is set to ship this summer, with cloud access also available.