Project description
Brain-inspired electronics for wearable devices
Neuromorphic devices are electronic systems that mimic the way biological neurons and synapses process information. These systems facilitate energy-efficient, brain-like computing. Unlike conventional processors, neuromorphic systems can learn and adapt locally without relying on cloud computing, making them ideal for wearable and implantable applications. With the support of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the FLECS-2D project will develop a new class of flexible neuromorphic devices by integrating ultrathin semiconductor materials onto polymer substrates compatible with industrial manufacturing processes. The resulting electronic skin arrays will mimic the behaviour of biological synapses and allow real-time signal processing at ultra-low power. Target applications include AI, robotics, wearable health monitors and biomedical electronics.
Objective
This project, FLECS-2D (FLExible CMOS-compatible e-skin Sensors based on 2D MoS2 memristors), aims to pioneer a new class of flexible neuromorphic devices by integrating low-temperature ALD-grown MoS2 memristors with tactile sensing arrays on polymer substrates. The central innovation lies in combining atomic-level control of 2D material synthesis with monolithic in-sensor computing architectures, enabling local learning and perception directly on flexible platforms. Unlike conventional CVD or exfoliated MoS2 approaches, which lack scalability and CMOS compatibility, this project employs plasma-enhanced ALD (<200 °C) to achieve uniform, defect-minimized MoS2 films on thermally sensitive substrates, ensuring industrial relevance and integration with silicon back-end processes. The fabricated devices will emulate biological synaptic behaviors such as long-term potentiation/depression and spike-timing dependent plasticity (STDP), enabling energy-efficient, event-driven computing critical for edge-AI, robotics, wearables, and biomedical electronics. The demonstration of 4×4 and 8×8 e-skin arrays will validate scalability, mechanical resilience, and real-time signal processing capabilities—offering a disruptive pathway towards ultra-low-power, adaptive electronics. Aligned with the European Green Deal and Digital Decade goals, the project addresses sustainability through low-temperature, low-energy fabrication methods and contributes to EU leadership in green, secure, and trustworthy digital technologies. It resonates with the Horizon Europe Cluster 4 priorities, advancing next-generation semiconductors and smart systems while reinforcing Europe’s independence in critical technologies. Beyond scientific impact, FLECS-2D provides societal and economic benefits: reducing energy demands of data processing, enabling soft electronics for healthcare and prosthetics, and supporting Europe’s transition to a sustainable, digital, and human-centric future.
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HORIZON.1.2 - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
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18071 Granada
Spain
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