Scientists build artificial neuron that acts like the real thing
Researchers have made a new "transneuron" that copies how brain cells work, using electrical pulses to act like pre-motor, motor, and visual neurons.
Unlike older artificial neurons stuck doing one job, this one is flexible—bringing us closer to machines that actually think more like humans.
Matches real brain signals with surprising accuracy
When tested against actual macaque brain activity, the transneuron nailed complex firing patterns—sometimes with 100% accuracy.
By just tweaking its settings, it can switch between different neuron types, making things simpler and more efficient.
Adapts in real time and could power smarter robots
Thanks to its design, which includes a tiny memristor, the transneuron can change its behavior on the fly based on inputs or even changes in temperature and pressure.
Researchers like Professor Sergey Saveliev and Professor Alexander Balanov hope this tech will lead to energy-saving robots and devices that sense and react more like living brains.