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Brains and Machines

Dr Sunny Bains
Neuromorphic Engineering
Spiking Neural Networks
Artificial Intelligence
Memristors
Machine Learning
Neuromorphic Computing
Robotics
Innatera
Pattern Recognition
Sensor Data Processing
Low Power Applications
Tactile Sensors
Nanoscale Ferroelectrics
Biomedical Applications
Edge Intelligence
Surrogate Gradient Networks
Hybrid Neuromorphic Chips
Spinnaker
Deep Learning
Resistive Memory

Curious to explore the technology advancing Artificial Intelligence beyond the usual headlines? Brains and Machines will introduce you to the people and ideas behind neuromorphic engineering, bio-inspired robotics, and other transformative technologies shaping AI’s future. From spiking neural networks and event-cameras to models of attention and mechanisms for prosthetic control, we investigate ho... more

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Professor Chris Eliasmith is a computer scientist and philosopher who’s been modelling cognitive systems for almost three decades. In this episode of Brains and Machines, he talks to Dr. Sunny Bains of University College London about his neural engin... more

Dr. Claudia Lenk’s group creates brain-inspired hearing systems with micromechanical hair cells. In this episode of Brains and Machines, she talks to Dr. Sunny Bains of University College London about the advantages of the approach and how it could b... more

Sunny talks to Dr Brad Aimone from Sandia National Laboratories who works with the world’s biggest neuromorphic platforms. He explains how this allows him to think deeply about what such platforms are good for and how we might be able to get to a the... more

Sunny talks to Prof Barbara Webb from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland​, who uses physical robots to validate neural mechanisms in crickets, ants, and bees. She talks about her work inspired by the philosophy that biological cognition can only... more

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Chris Eliasmith
Professor at the University of Waterloo and Applied Brain Research specialist.
University of Waterloo
Episode: An Architecture for Building Brains from Top to Bottom?
Claudia Lenk
Researcher specializing in neuromorphic hearing systems
University of Ulm, Germany
Episode: Artificial Hearing: From Ear Drums to Tuning Forks
Brad Aimone
Neuroscientist turned neuromorphic engineer
Sandia National Laboratories
Episode: A Theoretical Framework for Neuromorphic Technology?
Barbara Webb
Professor of biorobotics at the University of Edinburgh
University of Edinburgh
Episode: Neurons Close the Loop from Insect Perception to Action
Gert Cauwenberghs
Professor at the University of California at San Diego focused on neuromorphic engineering
University of California at San Diego
Episode: Can Neuromorphic Be Low-Power, Reconfigurable, and Scalable?
Gordon Cheng
Professor at the Technical University of Munich specializing in humanoid robotics and artificial skin development
Technical University of Munich
Episode: Event-Driven E-Skins Protect Both Robots and Humans
Charlotte Frenkel
Assistant professor in the Microelectronics Department at Delft University of Technology
Delft University of Technology
Episode: Digital Prototypes May Enable Analog Neuromorphic Chips
Dharmendra Modha
Fellow and Chief Scientist for Brain-Inspired Computing at IBM
IBM
Episode: IBM Used Mathematics as Compass on Journey to NorthPole
Terry Sejnowski
Neuroscientist known for his work on neural networks and neuromorphic engineering
Salk Institute
Episode: Rippling Signals May Provide Working Memory in the Brain

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Sunny Bains
Co-host and interviewer known for her insights into neuromorphic engineering and cognitive science.
Giulia D'Angelo
Co-host with focus on bio-inspired technologies and their applications in AI.

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Artificial Hearing: From Ear Drums to Tuning Forks
Q: Can you explain the advantages of your artificial hair cells compared to conventional methods?
Our artificial hair cells allow us to decompose sound frequencies directly at the sensing stage, enhancing efficiency and enabling better performance in noisy environments.
IBM Used Mathematics as Compass on Journey to NorthPole
Q: How does North Pole optimize for energy and space efficiency?
By keeping memory on-chip and ensuring models fit within specific constraints while considering capital and operating costs.
IBM Used Mathematics as Compass on Journey to NorthPole
Q: What are the core principles guiding North Pole's architecture?
The architecture is built on axioms prioritizing low-latency and energy efficiency for neural inference rather than supporting training.
IBM Used Mathematics as Compass on Journey to NorthPole
Q: What were your initial thoughts on neuromorphic engineering when you first started?
Initially, I was mesmerized by the brain's capacity and massive parallelism while carrying inspiration from pioneers in the field.
Digital Prototypes May Enable Analog Neuromorphic Chips
Q: How did you get involved with neuromorphic engineering?
My curiosity in making hardware more brain-inspired led me to pursue neuromorphic engineering.

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5. Gert Cauwenberghs
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