Neuromorphic Engineering Tobin Thannickal Computers have become an integral part of all aspects of life. Conventional Von-Neumann computers do not possess the intrinsic capabilities to deal with complex data like the human brain. Significant research works have been done to develop computers inspired by the principles of human brain functions. The development of Neuromorphic Engineering is a newly emerging interdisciplinary field that takes inspiration from biology, physics, mathematics, computer science, and engineering to design hardware models of neural and sensory systems. The term “neuromorphic” was initially coined in the 1990s by Carver Mead to refer to mixed-signal analog/digital [...]

What is Artificial Intelligence? Tomin Kappiarumalayil Artificial Intelligence… What’s the first thing that comes to mind when hearing this word? Often, we associate this word with machines that look and act like humans, acting at the extremes of malice and benevolence. However, AI is a huge field that encompasses more than just sentient robots. It’s any system that can function independently to solve a problem. We have divided AI into four levels: Reactive, Limited Memory, Theory of Mind, and Self-Aware, where each level brings us closer to true human intelligence. The first level is Reactive AI. As the name states, [...]

COVID-19 and Diabetes Ann Thannickal COVID-19 is continuing to spread worldwide. More than 510 million confirmed cases and more than 6 million deaths occur across almost 200 countries. The pandemic has played a pivotal role in changing the health landscape by challenging chronic disease management. COVID-19 impact was profound on chronic diseases. Researchers are learning how the virus affects people with chronic disease conditions. One of the most common disease conditions is diabetes. Does COVID-19 accelerate diabetic symptoms? People with diabetes face a higher chance of experiencing severe complications from COVID-19. People with diabetes are more likely to experience severe [...]