12-top-emerging-technologies-to-catch
10.Neuromorphic Computing
The energy inefficiency of traditional GPU architectures has become a bottleneck. To tackle that, neuromorphic computing introduces brain-inspired hardware designed to replicate how biological neurons process information.What happens is that neuromorphic systems use spiking neural networks and parallel architectures that activate only when needed. They do not process data sequentially like conventional chips, so they reduce power consumption and enable real-time learning and pattern recognition.
Neuromorphic chips are gaining attention in 2026 for edge AI, robotics, autonomous systems, and IoT devices. They are useful where low latency and ultra-low power usage are critical.
BrainChip, a leader in the field, launched its AKD2500 silicon development project in February 2026. This $2.5 million project aims to integrate its next-generation Akida 2.0 neuromorphic architecture into silicon using TSMC’s 12-nanometer process. Prototype silicon is expected in Q3 of 2026.
Industry analysts predict commercial neuromorphic solutions will hit the market soon, as energy demands from AI continue to grow.
12 Top Emerging Technologies to Catch in 2026
Every decade has a moment where the future seems to arrive all at once.