Important Innovations Collection

Self-Learning Chip with Potential to Revolutionize Computing Source:  Imec Self-Learning Neuromorphic Chip Belgium nano-electronics company Imec has developed a revolutionary chip that acts like the human brain.  It sends information in bursts of energy like the brain fires currents between neurons. Composer It's more energy efficient than traditional chips.  It can also have artificial intelligence, providing the ability to learn, built into it.  For instance, the chip can compose music.  It did so after analyzing old French and Belgium compositions. Revolutionary Innovation Some experts believe this chip has the potential to revolutionize computing.  Imec believes a primary application will be for healthcare.  For instance, placing the self-learning chip in a heart monitor to precisely identify heart abnormalities.  For more stories on important innovation, go to amazon.com/author/ekane

New Supercomputer Source:  DARPA  1 Million Processors A computer that is just like a human brain has just been developed.  It has 1 million processing cores and 1200 interconnected circuits.  The combination is a supercomputer that scientists say can simulate brain activity with more accuracy than any other computer in the world. 10 Years Under Development It's the world's largest neuromorphic computer, a type of computer that mimics the firing of brain neurons.  It's been developed over the past 10 years at the University of Manchester in the UK.  According to the scientists, it rethinks the way conventional computers work.  They call it SpiNNaker. Just Like a Brain The computer doesn't just think like a brain.  It creates models of neurons in human brains and simulates more neurons in real time.  Its primary purpose is to produce partial brain models such as of the cortex.  It may play a significant role in solving and c...