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Kagan compared the setup to a body encapsulated within a box—an innovative configuration that ensures neurons are kept healthy and balanced while forming stable connections that mimic neural activity. Researchers have designed this system to be functional and user-friendly, which is integral in promoting its use across different sectors.
Future Implications and Accessibility
Projected to become widely available in the latter half of 2025, the CL1 biocomputer is anticipated to retail around $35,000—substantially less than many existing technologies, which can reach up to $85,000 or more. The team at Cortical Labs is dedicated to decreasing production costs even further, thus potentially expanding access to vital biocomputing resources.