UMass Amherst Creates Low-Energy Artificial Neurons for Efficient Computing and Medical Devices
Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have made a significant breakthrough in creating artificial neurons that mimic the electrical functions of biological cells using minimal energy. This development could pave the way for more efficient computers and medical devices that can directly interact with cells.
The team, led by Dr. Muhammad Hussain, has developed an artificial neuron that operates at just 0.1 volts, similar to neurons in the human body. This is a significant improvement over previous designs, which consumed 10 times more voltage and 100 times more energy, making them impractical for integration with live cells.
The brain, which uses around 20 watts of power, processes a vast amount of data at incredibly low energy consumption. In contrast, large AI models like ChatGPT require over a megawatt of power. This new artificial neuron design brings the energy consumption of artificial intelligence closer to that of the human brain.
The low-voltage design of the artificial neuron opens up exciting possibilities for creating computers and medical devices that can directly interact with cells. This breakthrough brings us a step closer to creating more efficient and biologically compatible technologies. The research was conducted by Dr. Muhammad Hussain and his team at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
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