# Perceiving Touch With Event-Based Neuromorphic Computing

- Show: [EE Times Current](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current)
- Published: 2023-12-15
- Length: 45m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2023-12-15-perceiving-touch-with-event-based-neuromorphic-computing
- Listen: https://podcast.show/aspencore/episode/127808154/

## Summary

Dr. Simeon Bamford, a senior researcher at the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT), discusses his work on neuromorphic tactile sensors and bio-inspired circuits. He details the commercialization of dynamic vision sensors (DVS) through the startup Inilabs and Innovation, and his PhD research on the Rena chip, which emulates cerebellar learning to replace brain functions damaged by stroke. The episode also features a discussion with Prof. Ralph Etienne-Cummings of Johns Hopkins University about the system-level challenges and biological parallels of these technologies.

## Chapters

- [0:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2023-12-15-perceiving-touch-with-event-based-neuromorphic-computing#t=3) Introduction: Dr. Simeon Bamford and Neuromorphic Computing
- [2:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2023-12-15-perceiving-touch-with-event-based-neuromorphic-computing#t=142) Simeon Bamford's Background: From AI to Neuromorphic Engineering
- [9:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2023-12-15-perceiving-touch-with-event-based-neuromorphic-computing#t=543) Commercializing Dynamic Vision Sensors (DVS) with Inilabs and Innovation
- [11:58](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2023-12-15-perceiving-touch-with-event-based-neuromorphic-computing#t=718) The Rena Chip: Emulating Cerebellar Learning for Stroke Recovery
- [19:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2023-12-15-perceiving-touch-with-event-based-neuromorphic-computing#t=1186) Event-Based Neuromorphic Tactile Sensors for Robotics
- [28:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2023-12-15-perceiving-touch-with-event-based-neuromorphic-computing#t=1684) Discussion with Prof. Ralph Etienne-Cummings on System Design and Biology
- [44:29](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2023-12-15-perceiving-touch-with-event-based-neuromorphic-computing#t=2669) Conclusion and Credits

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Chips, FPGAs & semiconductors](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/chips-and-fpgas)
- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)
- [Medical & health devices](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/medical-devices)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Robotics & autonomy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/robotics-and-autonomy)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Italian Institute of Technology (company)
- Inilabs (company)
- Innovation (company)
- Dynamic Vision Sensor (product)
- Rena chip (product)
- Neurolink (company)
- Johns Hopkins University (company)
- University College London (company)

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