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                                                                    EXHIBIT 23.1

                               CONSENT OF KPMG LLP


The Board of Directors
Cell Robotics International, Inc.



We consent to the use of our report included herein and to the reference to our
firm under the heading "Experts" in the prospectus.

Our report dated March 15, 2001, contains an explanatory paragraph that states
that the Company has suffered recurring losses and negative cash flows from
operations which raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a
going concern. The consolidated financial statements do not include any
adjustments that might result from the outcome of that uncertainty.



Albuquerque, New Mexico
April 27, 2001