Artificial Pieces of Brain Use Light to Communicate with Real Neurons (IMAGE)

Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo

Artificial Pieces of Brain Use Light to Communicate with Real Neurons

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Researchers at The University of Tokyo (Japan), University of Bordeaux (France) and at Ikerbasque (Spain) have developed a system for integrating artificial chip-based 'neurons' with real neurons using QR-code-like patterns of light to facilitate communication.

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Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo

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