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In Science and technology of advanced materials

Conventional von Neumann architecture is insufficient in establishing artificial intelligence (AI) in terms of energy efficiency, computing in memory and dynamic learning. Delightedly, rapid developments in neuromorphic computing provide a new paradigm to solve this dilemma. Furthermore, neuromorphic devices that can realize synaptic plasticity and neuromorphic function have extraordinary significance for neuromorphic system. A three-terminal neuromorphic transistor is one of the typical representatives. In addition, human body has five senses, including vision, touch, auditory sense, olfactory sense and gustatory sense, providing abundant information for brain. Inspired by the human perception system, developments in artificial perception system will give new vitality to intelligent robots. This review discusses the operation mechanism, function and application of neuromorphic transistors. The latest progresses in artificial perception systems based on neuromorphic transistors are provided. Finally, the opportunities and challenges of artificial perception systems are summarized.

Wang Wei Sheng, Zhu Li Qiang

2023

Artificial intelligence, artificial perception systems, neuromorphic computing, three-terminal neuromorphic transistor