Computer powered by human brain cells learns to play DOOM

Computer powered by human brain cells learns to play DOOM

A cluster of human brain cells has successfully learned to play the classic video game DOOM.

The achievement, while not on par with human players, is a major step toward real-world applications of biological computers. These could potentially be used for tasks like controlling robotic arms.

The breakthrough was achieved by Cortical Labs, an Australian company that had previously demonstrated the capabilities of neuron-powered computer chips by playing Pong in 2021.