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Fanfan Li^1,2, Dingwei Li², Chuanqing Wang³

¹School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.

Nature Communications

|May 1, 2024

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Researchers developed a novel artificial visual neuron using rate and temporal fusion (RTF) coding. This energy-efficient spiking neural network (SNN) technology enhances machine vision capabilities, particularly for self-driving cars.

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Area of Science:

Neuromorphic Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
Computer Vision

Background:

Biological visual neurons use energy-efficient spikes, unlike current silicon image sensors.
Existing artificial neurons in spiking neural networks (SNNs) lack multiplexed coding, limiting emulation of biological visual perception.
An energy-budget mismatch exists between biological systems and machine vision technology.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce an artificial visual spiking neuron with a novel rate and temporal fusion (RTF) coding scheme.
To enhance the computing capability and efficacy of artificial visual neurons in SNNs.
To demonstrate the feasibility of developing highly efficient spike-based neuromorphic hardware.

Main Methods:

Developed an artificial visual spiking neuron capable of both rate coding (spiking frequency) and time-to-first-spike (TTFS) coding.
Implemented a multiplexed sensory coding scheme enabling RTF.
Utilized a hardware-based SNN incorporating the RTF coding scheme for real-world data testing.

Main Results:

The artificial neuron successfully coded visual information using both rate and TTFS methods, achieving precise and energy-efficient temporal coding.
A hardware SNN with RTF coding demonstrated high consistency with ground truth data.
The system achieved accurate steering and speed predictions for self-driving vehicles in complex scenarios.

Conclusions:

The developed RTF coding scheme significantly improves the performance of artificial visual neurons.
This multiplexed coding approach enhances the computing capability and energy efficiency of SNNs.
The study validates the potential of RTF coding for creating highly efficient, spike-based neuromorphic hardware.