On December 14, the International Center for Neuromorphic Systems (ICNS) of Western Sydney University recently issued an announcement announcing that the world's first supercomputer capable of simulating a human brain-scale network "DeepSouth" (DeepSouth) will be put into use next year.
IT House learned from the report that the "Shennan" computer simulates the neuromorphic system of biological processesIt is capable of 228 trillion synaptic operations per secondSimulates a large network of spiking neurons that can rival the estimated speed of operation of the human brain.
Professor André van Schaik, director of ICNS, said DeepSouth is different from other supercomputers because it is specifically designed to operate like a network of neurons, requiring less power and achieving greater efficiency.
Although Deep South is not as powerful as existing supercomputers, it will help advance the understanding of neuromorphic computing and the biological brain, leading to better insights into how the brain works, the professor said.
The researchers say Deep South will boost neuroscience research and pave the way for greater computing energy efficiency. If the technology can be miniaturized, it will improve the autonomy of drones and robots.