The CL1: the first code deployable biological computer

Post by throwanem » Sat, May 10, 2025, 8:38 PM UTC

nine_k wrote: post #12

throwanem wrote: post #8

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See those three fluid inlets on the back in the render? Or what look a lot like quick-disconnect hose fittings, at least, and no wonder; this is among other things a life support system for brain tissue, and will minimally need to maintain hydration and exhaust waste. Operating the machine at all will certainly require engineering and environmental services only feasibly available in a professionally staffed and main…

Yes, this is a given. I mean that replacing neurons may require a specific knowledge of this machine, and procedures unique to it. If I were to create such a machine, I'd make the whole top part replaceable, with the bottom part electronic-only. When your neuron culture runs its course, you detach the top part and ship it back to the maker, and buy a new one, with a fresh culture, at a discount. They recycle the top…

Post by IAmBroom » Mon, May 12, 2025, 12:59 PM UTC

dang wrote: post #2

This has been posted a few times and looks intriguing, but as far as we can tell, the only there-there is a signup list. For a good HN thread, we should probably wait until the product is available—or at least for more information? Edit: looks like there was some sort of earlier discussion at: Melbourne startup launches 'biological computer' made of human brain cells - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43261218 -…

Post by dang » Mon, May 12, 2025, 7:01 PM UTC

IAmBroom wrote: post #23

dang wrote: post #2

This has been posted a few times and looks intriguing, but as far as we can tell, the only there-there is a signup list. For a good HN thread, we should probably wait until the product is available—or at least for more information? Edit: looks like there was some sort of earlier discussion at: Melbourne startup launches 'biological computer' made of human brain cells - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43261218 -…

> there only there-there is a signup list. Words detected; semantics not found.