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Advancing Adaptive and Energy-Efficient Neuromorphic Computing for Real-Time Edge AI and Robotics
About this Research Topic
Manuscript Summary Submission Deadline 03 March 2025
Manuscript Submission Deadline 21 June 2025
Guidelines
Neuromorphic computing represents a paradigm shift in artificial intelligence, directly inspired by the operational mechanisms of the human brain. Designed to replicate the brain's high efficiency, neuromorphic systems utilize event-driven, spike-based protocols, vastly reducing energy consumption while enabling real-time data processing. Central to these systems are spiking neural networks (SNNs), alongside specialized hardware like field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), memristors, and application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs). This approach proves especially valuable for edge computing devices—such as smartphones, drones, and IoT systems—where the demand for quick adaptive responses, low power usage, and efficient learning processes are paramount. The transformative potential of neuromorphic computing extends across numerous sectors including robotics and environmental monitoring, suggesting a future where AI is both more sustainable and ubiquitously adaptable.
The goal of this research topic is to address and overcome the shortcomings of traditional computational architectures that falter in providing energy-efficient and adaptive solutions capable of real-time processing, particularly within edge computing environments. The growing requirements for intelligent automation in areas ranging from IoT to autonomous robotics necessitate a departure from conventional resource-heavy computing methods. Neuromorphic computing emerges as a
formidable contender
in this space, leveraging its bio-inspired designs to facilitate power-conserving, event-driven operations through advanced SNNs and hardware solutions.
In pursuit of deeper insights and technological advancements, this topic focuses on both the progression of neuromorphic hardware and the evolution of SNN algorithms, which are crucial for fine-tuning adaptive learning in practical scenarios. Interdisciplinary collaboration is encouraged to uncover viable strategies for implementing neuromorphic systems across diverse fields, thereby setting the stage for groundbreaking AI innovations that offer low-power, highly adaptable computing alternatives. Specific areas of interest for submission include:
o Neuromorphic and Cognitive Computing Hardware: Investigations into new materials, devices, and structural designs that optimize neuromorphic processing.
o SNN and Cognitive Algorithms: Development of new models and training techniques that enhance capabilities for real-time, adaptive learning.
o Applications in Edge, IoT, Robotics and Cognitive Computing: Case studies that examine the deployment and impact of neuromorphic computing within mobile, robotics and sensor-based platforms.
o Integrative Cross-Disciplinary Research: Studies that merge neuromorphic computing with other domains like robotics, environmental monitoring, or cognitive sciences.
We invite the submission of original research, comprehensive reviews, and insightful case studies that push the boundaries of neuromorphic and cognitive computing, particularly in environments that are limited by resources and require robust, edge-oriented solutions.
Neuromorphic computing represents a paradigm shift in artificial intelligence, directly inspired by the operational mechanisms of the human brain. Designed to replicate the brain's high efficiency, neuromorphic systems utilize event-driven, spike-based protocols, vastly reducing energy...
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