A biocomputer based on living human brain cells can now be rented for $500 a month

FinalSpark has opened remote access to its revolutionary Neuroplatform, which provides scientists with the opportunity to conduct research on biocomputers based on human brain organoids. In fact, you can now rent a biological processor based on living cells for a reasonable price.

Image source: Copilot

Image source: FinalSpark

Organoids filled with neurons have an exceptional ability to learn and process information. One such organelle is estimated to contain 10,000 living human neurons. According to the company, using bioprocessors based on biological neurons instead of transistors can significantly reduce energy consumption in the technological world. “Saving billions of watts when training large language models or other resource-intensive tasks will also be a positive factor for the environment,” FinalSpark emphasizes.

Image source: FinalSpark

The platform architecture combines hardware, software and biology. It is based on the use of multi-electrode arrays (MEAs) that house human brain organoids in a microfluidic life support system. The 3D tissue masses are connected and stimulated by eight electrodes, with surveillance cameras and a customized software stack to allow researchers to input data variables and read and interpret processor output.

Image source: FinalSpark

Five major research institutes are involved in the development of Neuroplatform, and there are already nine users registered on the platform. Opening Neuroplatform to a wider range of academic researchers is an important step that will accelerate research in the field of biocomputing and unlock the potential of the technology.

The platform offers four shared organoids that can be rented for $500 per month per user. For some projects access is provided free of charge. FinalSpark says this price includes access to a fully managed, remote neural platform enabling biocomputing research.