Description du projet
Deux têtes (et plus) valent mieux qu’une: unir la communauté de l’informatique neuromorphique
Les ordinateurs et leurs microprocesseurs sont souvent qualifiés de «cerveaux» de nombreuses applications, mais ce sont les dispositifs neuromorphiques qui sont véritablement dotés d’intelligence. Les dispositifs neuromorphiques renferment à la fois du matériel et des logiciels inspirés des synapses, des circuits et des processus cognitifs du cerveau; ils sont d’ailleurs déjà utilisés dans des domaines tels que les soins de santé, la robotique et la détection. Le projet NEUROTECH, financé par l’UE, renforce la communauté européenne des technologies de l’informatique neuromorphique (NCT pour neuromorphic computing technology) afin de promouvoir la compétitivité. Il vise, entre autres, à améliorer la communication entre les parties prenantes et la communauté dans son ensemble, encourager la sensibilisation des acteurs de l’industrie et du grand public et inciter les étudiants issus de différents horizons à se lancer dans des études ou des carrières dans le domaine des NCT.
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Neuromorphic engineering is a ground-breaking approach to design of computing technology that draws inspiration from the powerful and efficient biological neural processing systems. Neuromorphic devices are able to carry out sensing, processing, and motor control strategies with ultra-low power performance. Today's neuromorphic community in Europe is leading the state of the art in this domain. The community counts an increasing number of labs that work on theory, modelling, and implementation of neuromorphic computing systems using both conventional VLSI technologies, emerging memristive devices, photonics, spin-based, and other nano-technological solutions. To enable the uptake of this technology and to match the needs of real-world applications in future products that solve real-world tasks in industry, health-care, assistive systems, and consumer devices, a strong and sustainable communication channel between research labs and different stakeholders is needed. To achieve this goal, the NEUROTECH project aims to (1) create a comprehensive online platform that will integrate information about all involved parties, the state of the art, and showcase latest technology advancement strengthening the NCT community and increasing its impact and visibility; (2) actively reach out to industry stakeholders to get them involved in shaping future research directions and to facilitate uptake of existing technology; (3) promote public interest in NCT by show-casting key technologies; and (4) shape educational resources in this interdisciplinary field targeting students with different backgrounds. The CSA will be the connecting element that will allow us to consolidate and disseminate the state of the art of neuromorphic technology and to create a transforming roadmap for future progress, unleashing the power of NCT in smart technologies of the future.
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