Neural networks made of light can make machine learning more sustainable
PHYSORG, 12 July 2024
Scientists propose a new way of implementing a neural network with an optical system which could make machine learning more sustainable in the future. The researchers at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light have published their new method in Nature Physics, demonstrating a method that is much simpler than previous approaches….
Neuromorphic Systems Achieve High Accuracy in Image Recognition Tasks
QUANTUM ZEITGEIST, 11 July 2024
Researchers have made significant progress in developing artificial neural networks (ANNs) that mimic the human brain, using a novel approach inspired by quantum physics. The team’s neuromorphic system, which uses a fully connected layer and convolutional neural networks, achieved impressive accuracy rates of up to 97.1%…
Intel unveils largest-ever AI ‘neuromorphic computer’ that mimics the human brain
TANAKA, 5 July 2024
Scientists at Intel have built the world’s largest neuromorphic computer, or one designed and structured to mimic the human brain. The company hopes it will support future artificial intelligence (AI) research. The machine, dubbed “Hala Point,” can perform AI workloads 50 times faster and use 100 times less energy than conventional computing systems that use central processing units…
Neuromorphic engineering and urban farming advance concurrently
Baseline, 2 July 2024
Neuromorphic engineering is steadily advancing, modeling itself after the intricacies of the human brain.5 BrainChip Holdings, an Australian company, specializes in this unique field with their standout product, Akida. This revolutionary System-on-Chip (SoC) mirrors the human brain’s processing mechanism. Notably, Akida reduces power consumption, making it ideal for devices reliant on…
Tech Translated: Neuromorphic computing
pwc, 28 June 2024
What is neuromorphic computing? Neuromorphic computer systems aim to mimic brain functions, with the ultimate goal of matching—or even surpassing—the capabilities of the human mind. This ranges from using software to model and process information in the way that living organisms do, through trying to match the brain’s (as yet) unbeaten…
Neuromorphic Company Innatera Attracts $21M in Series A Funding
insideHPC, 27 June 2024
DELFT, NETHERLANDS, 27 June, 2024 — Neuromorphic processor company Innatera, a spin-off from the Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands, has announced the oversubscription of its Series A funding round, securing capital totaling $21 million. This amount includes the initial Series A investment of $16 million that…
Neuromorphic challenge to Nvidia?
LEXOLOGY, 19 June 2024
With today's news that Nvidia has become the world’s most valuable company, it is clear that there is huge level of interest and investment in future computing technologies. Nvidia's historical focus on graphics processing has left it well placed to capitalise on the demands of artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms for highly parallel computing architectures….
Neuromorphic Computing. “Brain on a chip”.
QUANTUM ZEITGEIST, 7 June 2024
Neuromorphic computing, a technology that mimics the human brain’s neural structure, is set to revolutionize information processing. This paradigm shift from traditional computing methods offers a new way to create efficient, robust systems that can learn and adapt. The potential applications for Neuromorphic computing are vast, ranging from advanced robotics and artificial intelligence to healthcare….
Merging AI with the human brain is creating unimaginable technologies
earth.com, 7 June 2024
A frontier where computer science meets the mysteries of the human brain, neuromorphic computing represents an exciting crossover between technology and biology. Designed to mimic the way humans process information, this technology holds the promise to stir a revolution everywhere, from artificial intelligence to robotics. But what exactly is neuromorphic computing and why is it now taking center stage?…
EBRAINS at the ICNCE 2024 conference on neuromorphic computing
EBRAINS, 6 June 2024
The event, organised by Forschungszentrum Jülich and RWTH Aachen, brought together over 600 people interested in discussing brain-inspired computing, computational neuroscience, artificial intelligence and related fields. Participants had the opportunity to visit the EBRAINS booth and learn more about how the EBRAINS Open Science Tools and Services can power their research and how to get acces…
Synthara Raises Over USD 11M to expand the embedded computing market and enable AI applications
Design & Reuse, 6 June 2024
Zurich, Switzerland — June 6, 2024 – Synthara, a Swiss semiconductor innovator, today announces the successful closing of over USD 11 million in funding through investments and European and Swiss grants to bring in-memory computing to the mass market. The round is led by Vsquared Ventures, with OTB Ventures, Hermann Hauser’s Onsight Ventures, Deep Tech Labs,…
A Complete No-Brainer: ReRAM for Neuromorphic Computing
Weebitnano, 5 June 2024
In the last 60 years technology has evolved at such an exponentially fast rate that we are now regularly conversing with AI based chatbots, and that same OpenAI technology has been put into a humanoid robot. It’s truly amazing to see this rapid development. Continued advancement of AI development faces numerous challenges….
Global Neuromorphic Computing and Sensing Market Report 2024-2035, with Profiles of 150+ Major Players including Semiconductor Companies, Startups, Academic and Research Organizations
GlobeNewswire, 29 May 2024
Dublin, May 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The "Global Market for Neuromorphic Computing and Sensing 2024-2035" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The neuromorphic computing and sensing market is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, driven…
SpiNNaker-Based Supercomputer Launches in Dresden
EE Times, 28 May 2024
A new neuromorphic supercomputer is claiming the title of world’s biggest. University of Dresden spinout SpiNNcloud, formed to commercialize technology based on a second generation of Steve Furber’s SpiNNaker neuromorphic architecture, is now offering a five-billion neuron supercomputer in the cloud, as well as smaller commercial systems for on-prem use. Among the startup’s first customers are Sandia National Labs,…
A new spiking neuron narrows the gap between biological and artificial neurons
EurekAlert!, 27 May 2024
Engineers at the University of Liège have taken a major step forward in the architecture of artificial neural networks by creating a new type of spiking neuron. Called the Spiking Recurrent Cell (SRC), this innovative model combines the simplicity of implementation with the ability to reproduce the dynamics of biological neurons. Add to this the energy efficiency of spiking neurons, and this new model offers exciting new prospects for neuro-inspired artificial intelligence….
Neuromorphic Computing In Spotlight
the MIRAGE, 23 May 2024
From June 3rd to 6th, international researchers and those interested in the fields of computational neuroscience and artificial intelligence will meet at the International Conference on Neuromorphic Computing and Engineering (ICNCE) at the Eurogress in Aachen, Germany. Artificial Intelligence (AI) from the German federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia is therefore moving into the focus of international research and increasingly also into the interest of companies that offer or want to use AI….
Researchers Develop Animal Brain-like Neuromorphic Processors Revolutionizing Autonomous Robots
DTECHDOGS, 21 May 2024
At the intersection of drones and autonomous mobility comes autonomous drones or self-flying robots that can be used for a wide range of purposes. With the addition of artificial intelligence (AI) in the mix, these devices can become more powerful and capable. However, this combination comes with one challenging tradeoff: AI systems running deep artificial neural networks require GPUs…
Autonomous Drone Using Neuromorphic AI
electrnicsforu.com, 17 May 2024
Researchers at Delft University of Technology have developed a drone that flies autonomously using neuromorphic image processing and control inspired by animal brains. Unlike current deep neural networks running on GPUs, animal brains use less data and energy. Neuromorphic processors are suitable for small drones because they require less hardware and battery power….
BrainChip Blog Series: Exploring the Future of Neuromorphic Computing at the Edge
edge ai + vision ALLIANCE, 17 May 2024
According to Gartner, traditional computing technologies will hit a digital wall in 2025 and force a shift to new strategies, including those involving neuromorphic computing. With neuromorphic computing, endpoints can create a truly intelligent edge by efficiently identifying, extracting, analyzing, and inferring only the most meaningful data. Untethered from the cloud, neuromorphic edge…
SynSense Research Head Talks Combined Sensing, Processing
EE Times Current, 17 May 2024
In this episode, Dr. Sunny Bains talks to Dr. Dylan Muir, the head of research at SynSense. They discuss the company’s products, including Speck, Xylo, and Rockpool, some of the design choices that were made to bring these to market, and their recent acquisition of sister company IniVation. Discussion follows with Dr. Giulia D’Angelo from the Fortiss research institute in Munich, and Professor Ralph Etienne-Cummings of Johns Hopkins University….