TechnologyAugust 16, 2026

neuromorphic

NOOR-oh-MOR-fik

Definition

Relating to computer hardware or software systems that mimic the structure, organization, and information-processing methods of the human brain.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek words 'neuron' (nerve) and 'morphē' (form or shape). The term was coined to describe technology designed to replicate the biological form and function of the nervous system.

In the news

The article discusses a new 'neuromorphic' neuron technology that utilizes random noise to process information similarly to how biological neurons function. This field is significant because it allows electronic systems to handle complex, irregular signals more flexibly than traditional computing.

KAIST Unveils Noise-Tuning Semiconductor Neuron

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