IBM researchers unveiled a new generation of experimental computer chips Thursday. The chips are designed to mimic the brain’s abilities of perception, action and cognition. The development could lead to advances in computers that require much less power and space than current technology. IBM’s first neurosynaptic computing chips recreate the spiking neurons and synapses of biological systems such as the brain by using advanced algorithms and silicon circuitry. The first two prototype chips have been fabricated and are undergoing testing.
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IBM Makes Brainy Breakthrough in Computing
Posted by: Rob Spiegel August 18, 2011 11:49 AMIBM researchers unveiled a new generation of experimental computer chips Thursday. The chips are designed to mimic the brain’s abilities of perception, action and cognition. The development could lead to advances in computers that require much less power and space than current technology. IBM’s first neurosynaptic computing chips recreate the spiking neurons and synapses of biological systems such as the brain by using advanced algorithms and silicon circuitry. The first two prototype chips have been fabricated and are undergoing testing.