Wetware computing has officially hit the commercial market. The recently announced CL1 is a hybrid computer that integrates regular silicon hardware with living human neurons.
​Here is a breakdown of what this means:
​How it works: The CL1 houses human neurons in a nutrient-rich broth growing directly over a silicon chip. A built-in life-support system handles waste filtration, gas mixing, and temperature control.
​What it does: The silicon sends electrical impulses to the neurons to train them. While its predecessor (DishBrain) famously learned to play Pong, this system’s capabilities are now being pushed even further—like navigating the chaos of Doom.
Get involved: Cortical Cloud is being launched, allowing anyone to sign up and code with neurons using simple Python APIs.
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Wetware computing has officially hit the commercial market. The recently announced CL1 is a hybrid computer that integrates regular silicon hardware with living human neurons.
​Here is a breakdown of what this means:
​How it works: The CL1 houses human neurons in a nutrient-rich broth growing directly over a silicon chip. A built-in life-support system handles waste filtration, gas mixing, and temperature control.
​What it does: The silicon sends electrical impulses to the neurons to train them. While its predecessor (DishBrain) famously learned to play Pong, this system’s capabilities are now being pushed even further—like navigating the chaos of Doom.
Get involved: Cortical Cloud is being launched, allowing anyone to sign up and code with neurons using simple Python APIs.