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This study integrates Swarm Intelligence (SI) with Spiking Neural Networks (SNNs) to create an AI model capable of solving complex optimization problems. The novel approach demonstrates efficient computation on emerging FeFET hardware, paving the way for high-performance neuromorphic systems.

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  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computational Neuroscience
  • Bio-inspired Computing

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  • Spiking Neural Networks (SNNs) show promise in AI tasks like recognition and learning.
  • Swarm Intelligence (SI) models mimic collective behavior for efficient optimization.
  • Integrating SNNs and SI can harness collective intelligence and learning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the feasibility of combining SI and SNN models.
  • To implement a generalized SI model on SNNs for optimization.
  • To demonstrate efficient computation on emerging hardware.

Main Methods:

  • Representing swarm agents using SNNs.
  • Encoding solutions with spike firing rate and timing.
  • Implementing neural dynamics on ferroelectric field-effect transistor (FeFET) based neurons.

Main Results:

  • The SI-SNN model efficiently solves continuous function parameter optimization.
  • The model achieves near-optimal solutions for the Traveling Salesman Problem.
  • Demonstrated high-performance and energy-efficient computation on FeFET hardware.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed SI-SNN computing paradigm effectively solves complex optimization problems.
  • Emerging FeFET-based neuromorphic systems can serve as efficient optimization solvers.
  • This integration offers a novel approach for advanced AI capabilities.