Brain-cell computer requires daily cerebrospinal fluid refresh in Cortical Labs data centers
Australian startup Cortical Labs uses living neurons to power its CL1 “biological computer,” which has demonstrated Doom and Pong-style tasks. The system requires daily replenishment of cerebrospinal fluid and a carefully controlled gas mix (about 5% oxygen with nitrogen and carbon dioxide). The company touts ultra-low power consumption and is pursuing larger-scale data centers in Melbourne and Singapore, plus a cloud API, though the approach remains experimental and setup-heavy.
