Wetenschappers combineren 70.000 neuronen met elektronische chip

Princeton University researchers have created 3D-MIND, a hybrid biocomputing platform that integrates 70,000 living neurons with flexible electronics to enable direct communication between biological tissue and computing hardware. The system embeds brain cells within a three-dimensional electronic scaffold equipped with sensors and stimulators that monitor and manipulate neural activity. Scientists believe this approach could advance brain-inspired artificial intelligence systems that consume significantly less energy than current AI models, addressing a major bottleneck in the field.