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Health & Science3h 54m ago

A research team developed an optoelectronic synaptic device mimicking human neurons and synapses using a designable van der Waals crystal.

Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), South Korea

Who
Professor Taesung Kim of Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)
What
A research team developed an optoelectronic synaptic device mimicking human neurons and synapses using a designable van der Waals crystal.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:16:00 GMT · 3h 54m ago
Where
Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), South Korea ·
Why
The device aims to address the need for neuromorphic vision systems capable of sensing and processing vast amounts of visual data in real time for advancements in artificial intelligence and hyper-connectivity.
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This development offers a materials platform for next-generation neuromorphic semiconductors and AI hardware, potentially enabling more efficient and advanced AI systems. It could lead to better performance in tasks like image recognition and learning-forgetting-relearning cycles.

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