Lisp Machine

A Lisp Machine is a type of computer specifically designed to run programs written in the Lisp programming language. Developed in the 1970s and 1980s, these machines were optimized for handling complex data structures and symbolic computation, which are strengths of Lisp. Unlike general-purpose computers, Lisp Machines had hardware and software tailored to efficiently process Lisp code, enabling advanced applications in artificial intelligence and research. While they were innovative at the time, their specialized nature limited broader adoption, and today’s computers can run Lisp alongside other languages without the need for dedicated Lisp Machines.