Core Insights - Zhejiang University has launched a new generation of neuromorphic brain-like computer named "Darwin Monkey" or "Wukong" [1] - The computer is based on specialized neuromorphic chips, supporting over 2 billion pulse neurons and over 100 billion synapses, closely resembling the scale of a macaque monkey's brain [1] Neuromorphic Computing - Neuromorphic computing applies the working mechanisms of biological neural networks to computer system design, aiming to create low-power, highly parallel, efficient, and intelligent computing systems [1] - "Wukong" is equipped with 960 Darwin 3rd generation neuromorphic computing chips developed in collaboration with the ZheJiang University and the ZhiJiang Laboratory [1] - Each chip supports over 2.35 million pulse neurons and hundreds of millions of synapses, along with a dedicated instruction set for brain-like computing and an online learning mechanism [1] Technological Breakthroughs - "Wukong" has achieved breakthroughs in key technologies such as large-scale neural interconnection and integration architecture [1]
我科学家研发新一代神经拟态类脑计算机
Ren Min Ri Bao·2025-08-15 21:46