FinalSpark Launches the First Remote Research Platform Using Human Neurons for Biocomputing
May 15 2024 - 6:23AM
Business Wire
FinalSpark, a pioneering Swiss biocomputing startup, has
launched the first-ever online platform enabling global researchers
to conduct experiments remotely on biological neurons in vitro. The
platform provides around-the-clock access to 16 human brain
organoids aimed at developing the world’s first living processor.
These bioprocessors, composed of living neurons capable of learning
and processing information, consume a million times less power than
traditional digital processors, potentially reducing the
environmental impact associated with the rising use of
computers.
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Already, three dozen universities have expressed interest in
using the platform. In a testament to our commitment to
collaboration, FinalSpark has granted free access to nine
institutions for Research Use Only. As the demand for our
neuroplatform grows, we are prepared to scale up to meet it, all
with the shared goal of building the world’s first living
processor. “We firmly believe that such an ambitious goal can only
be achieved through international collaboration,” asserts Dr. Fred
Jordan, co-founder of FinalSpark.
Additional details about the Neuroplatform and the application
process for research institutions are available on FinalSpark’s
website at https://finalspark.com/neuroplatform. A scientific
publication detailing FinalSpark’s Neuroplatform, titled “Open and
remotely accessible Neuroplatform for research in wetware
computing,” is also available in the journal Frontiers.
The convergence of AI, recent advancements in biology, and stem
cell technologies have opened up new horizons in the field of
synthetic biology and wetware computing. With the launch of our
neuroplatform, we are at the forefront of this exciting journey.
"It is an inspiring time to be a researcher," says Dr. Martin
Kutter, co-founder of FinalSpark.
About FinalSpark
Founded in 2014 and based in Switzerland, FinalSpark is at the
forefront of technological innovation, pioneering the development
of bioprocessors — the next generation of digital processors. These
groundbreaking bioprocessors utilize human neurons instead of
traditional digital processors, marking a significant leap in
processing technology.
FinalSpark offers a Neuroplatform that enables companies to
conduct remote research on neuronal tissues placed on MEAs, fully
supporting electrophysiological experiments. The three-dimensional
neuronal structures have a long lifespan, making them suitable for
experiments that run for several months.
Keywords: biocomputing,
organoid intelligence, wetware computing, neuron, biology,
processor, cell culture, artificial intelligence, energy, CO2
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