Future potential and real-world uses
Another fundamental reason why the device stands out is that its behavior mimics processes found in living organisms. The scientists compared this to the rhythmic bursts of neuronal activity that help dragonflies track prey and the oscillatory bursts in mammals essential for sensory processing and brain coordination.
They believe that by replicating these natural burst firing patterns in hardware, they are paving the way for bioinspired artificial vision systems which allow machines to see, understand, and respond to their surroundings, powered by miniaturized, energy-efficient technology.