neuromorphic computing
Using computers designed to mimic the human brain. Neuromorphic computing differs from neural engines, which are all digital circuits and widely incorporated into everyday devices such as smartphones. Neuromorphic designs can be digital, analog or both. BrainChip, SynSense and Innatera are examples of commercially available neuromorphic chips. See neural processing unit.
Intel's Neuromorphic Chips
Intel Labs director Dr. Rich Uhlig holds a Nahuku board. Used for research, it contains from eight to 32 Intel Loihi neuromorphic chips, which are digital but simulate analog processes (see spiking neural network). Several boards make up the Pohoiki Beach neuromorphic system. (Image courtesy of Intel Corporation.)