Biological computer created from living cells controls a robotic dog

living cells have been used to build a biological computer capable of controlling a robotic dog, New Scientist reported. The device was created by the start-up Cortical Labs. The firm previously used a biological computer to play the video game Pong. [1]

Cortical Labs created a commercial biological computer named the CL1. According to New Scientist, the biological system was first trained to navigate toward a target within a simulated two dimensional environment. Researchers then used that training data to guide the physical movements of a real robotic dog. [1]

Creators of the system stated that using living cells to replicate digital neural networks could result in more adaptable and efficient computers. Digital neural networks used by artificial intelligence models like ChatGPT were originally modelled on biological brains, New Scientist reported. [1]

Robotics engineering combines mechanical, electrical, software, and artificial intelligence engineering to design and operate robots. As HEROIC BREAKING NEWS reported earlier, engineers at MIT previously built a biological robot powered by living muscle cells that used light flashes to swim through water. [2][3]