Melbourne-based Cortical Labs has unveiled the world’s first commercial biological computer powered by human brain cells, named CL-1, at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 held in Barcelona from March 3-6.

Described as a “brain in a box,” this revolutionary technology has the potential to transform artificial intelligence and robotics.

The CL-1 computer utilizes lab-grown neurons that are cultivated on a silicon chip, allowing them to send and receive electrical signals just like a human brain.

These neurons are integrated into Cortical Labs’ proprietary Biological Intelligence Operating System (BIOS), enabling users to program and perform computing tasks.

To sustain the living neurons, CL-1 features an internal life-support system that regulates pumps, gas, and temperature, keeping the brain cells alive for up to six months.

This groundbreaking innovation marks a significant step toward bridging biological intelligence with artificial intelligence, paving the way for a new era of computing.