Researchers at the University of Southern California in the United States have made an important advance in the artificial brain field. They have used carbon nanotubes to successfully create a circuit that simulates the synaptic function of the brain. They can realize the function of nerve cells and lay the foundation for the construction of artificial brains. basis. Researchers announced the results of this research at the 2011 IEEE/NIH Life Science Systems and Applications Symposium.
Synapse is a specific link between neurons, neurons and muscle cells, and it is a key part of sensory and thinking. It is also one of the basic components of the brain. Carbon nanotubes are nanomaterials composed of hexagonal carbocyclic micro-structural units. They are one million times thinner than pencil lead and have unique mechanical, electrical and chemical properties. They can be used as conductors or semiconductors in circuits. . The research team, led by Alice Parker and Zhou Chongwu, professors of the Department of Electronic Engineering at the University of Southern California’s Viterbi School of Engineering, used interdisciplinary research methods and nano-circuit design techniques to successfully create carbon nanoparticles that mimic synaptic function. Tube circuit.
Parker began exploring the possibility of developing an artificial brain in 2006. He said: “The creation of artificial synapses will be the first step in the process. There are 100 billion neurons in the human brain, and each neuron is connected to at least 10,000 synapses. How to create a neural structure that simulates brain function And the connection is our more complicated task."
Parker said that in the coming decades, humans may be able to make major breakthroughs in the artificial brain field. Even if it fails to achieve, at least it will also develop devices that can simulate some functions of the brain. But no matter what, the key step is how to use the logic circuit to simulate brain plasticity, because in the whole human life, the brain will continuously produce new neurons and new connections, in order to simulate the process through the circuit. It will be a very arduous task. However, Parker believes that with the development of medical technology and scientists’ further understanding of the human brain, in the near future, we may be able to use nanotechnology to treat traumatic brain injury. In addition, we can also use this technology to manufacture A smarter, safer car.
Jonathan Joshi, co-author and co-author of the University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering, said that interdisciplinary research played a key role in the initial phase of the study, often requiring multiple engineers from different disciplines to work simultaneously, and eventually Zhou Chongwu and his The research team provided the ideal nanotechnology dynamic circuit. To solve the problems facing the future, we must also rely on such cooperation in order to find new solutions.
Synapse is a specific link between neurons, neurons and muscle cells, and it is a key part of sensory and thinking. It is also one of the basic components of the brain. Carbon nanotubes are nanomaterials composed of hexagonal carbocyclic micro-structural units. They are one million times thinner than pencil lead and have unique mechanical, electrical and chemical properties. They can be used as conductors or semiconductors in circuits. . The research team, led by Alice Parker and Zhou Chongwu, professors of the Department of Electronic Engineering at the University of Southern California’s Viterbi School of Engineering, used interdisciplinary research methods and nano-circuit design techniques to successfully create carbon nanoparticles that mimic synaptic function. Tube circuit.
Parker began exploring the possibility of developing an artificial brain in 2006. He said: “The creation of artificial synapses will be the first step in the process. There are 100 billion neurons in the human brain, and each neuron is connected to at least 10,000 synapses. How to create a neural structure that simulates brain function And the connection is our more complicated task."
Parker said that in the coming decades, humans may be able to make major breakthroughs in the artificial brain field. Even if it fails to achieve, at least it will also develop devices that can simulate some functions of the brain. But no matter what, the key step is how to use the logic circuit to simulate brain plasticity, because in the whole human life, the brain will continuously produce new neurons and new connections, in order to simulate the process through the circuit. It will be a very arduous task. However, Parker believes that with the development of medical technology and scientists’ further understanding of the human brain, in the near future, we may be able to use nanotechnology to treat traumatic brain injury. In addition, we can also use this technology to manufacture A smarter, safer car.
Jonathan Joshi, co-author and co-author of the University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering, said that interdisciplinary research played a key role in the initial phase of the study, often requiring multiple engineers from different disciplines to work simultaneously, and eventually Zhou Chongwu and his The research team provided the ideal nanotechnology dynamic circuit. To solve the problems facing the future, we must also rely on such cooperation in order to find new solutions.
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