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Two-dimensional materials could first find widespread commercial application in analogue electronics, rather than as a replacement for silicon in digital devices.
Neuromorphic engineering aims to create computing hardware that mimics biological nervous systems, and it is expected to play a key role in the next era of hardware development. Carver Mead recounts how it all began.
Neuromorphic engineering attempts to create brain-like computing hardware and has helped reawaken interest in computer chip start-ups. But is the technology ready for mainstream application?
Modern cars have an array of sensors that allow different objects to be recognized, including large and small animals. They thus have the potential to become a tool for monitoring biodiversity and improving driver safety. But to achieve this various challenges in computing, communications and privacy need to be addressed.
The adoption of autonomous vehicles will depend on the public’s trust in the technology. To establish such trust, it is important to understand the actions of different road users, and their reactions to the vehicles.
The power consumption and carbon emissions of wireless communication networks are expected to substantially increase in the 5G era. The communications industry must therefore develop strategies to optimize the energy efficiency of 5G networks, without compromising spectrum efficiency.