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Neuromorphic Computing for AI: Bridging Artificial and Biological Neural Networks Through Spiking Models Cover

Neuromorphic Computing for AI: Bridging Artificial and Biological Neural Networks Through Spiking Models

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|Sep 2026

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Figure 1:

(A) Conceptual relationship between AI and neuroscience through brain-inspired neural models. (B) Evolution of neural network architectures toward biologically inspired multi-compartment spiking neuron models. AI, artificial intelligence; LSTM, long short-term memory; RNN, recurrent neural network.

Figure 2:

Neuromorphic computing for modeling neurological and psychiatric disorders. AI, artificial intelligence.

Table 1:

Comparative analysis of neuromorphic hardware platforms

Platform/technologyOperating principleAdvantagesLimitations
Intel Loihi [12]Digital neuromorphic many-core processor with on-chip learningEnergy-efficient, adaptive learning, scalable architectureComplex hardware integration
IBM TrueNorth [13]Event-driven spike-based neuromorphic chipUltralow power inference, real-time processingLimited online learning capability
RRAM crossbar arrays [15]In-memory analog computation using memristive switchingLow latency, reduced memory bottleneckDevice variability and noise sensitivity
Organic electrochemical transistors [16]Bio-inspired analog synaptic emulationFlexible, biocompatible, low-voltage operationLimited long-term stability

[i] RRAM, resistive random-access memory.

Figure 3:

Architecture of SNN and spike-based processing. SNN, spiking neural network.

Table 2:

Comparative performance of learning algorithms on the MNIST dataset

AlgorithmAcc. (%)Train time (s)Memory (MB)Precision (%)Recall (%)
SNN92.515012892.192.9
STDP89.318014088.489.5
Hebbian learning90.120012089.890.4
RNN93.222020093.093.4

[i] RNN, recurrent neural network; SNN, spiking neural network; STDP, spike timing dependent plasticity.

Table 3:

Comparative performance of learning algorithms on the CIFAR-10 dataset

AlgorithmAcc. (%)Train time (s)Memory (MB)Precision (%)Recall (%)
SNN80.035020078.579.2
STDP75.540021074.875.3
Hebbian Learning78.038018077.378.1
RNN84.745030083.985.1

[i] RNN, recurrent neural network; SNN, spiking neural network; STDP, spike timing dependent plasticity.

Table 4:

Comparative performance of learning algorithms on synthetic spike data

AlgorithmAcc. (%)Train time (s)Memory (MB)Precision (%)Recall (%)
SNN92.018015091.592.3
STDP85.421016074.875.3
Hebbian learning80.519013079.780.9
RNN88.224025087.588.9

[i] RNN, recurrent neural network; SNN, spiking neural network; STDP, spike timing dependent plasticity.

Figure 4:

Computing of neuromorphic materials.

Table 5:

Comparative accuracy analysis of proposed models with related studies

AlgorithmAccuracy in the present study (%)Reported accuracy in related studies (%)Comment
SNN92.589.2Outperformed most traditional models
STDP89.387.1Comparable to existing
Hebbian learning90.188.5Slightly higher accuracy than prior studies
RNN93.291.6Strong performance

[i] RNN, recurrent neural network; SNN, spiking neural network; STDP, spike timing dependent plasticity.

Table 6:

Comparative analysis of conventional deep learning and neuromorphic architectures

FeatureConventional deep learningNeuromorphic architecture
Learning methodBackpropagationSTDP/local learning
Data encodingContinuous valuesSpike-based timing
Energy consumptionHighLow
Biological plausibilityModerateHigh
Hardware platformGPU/TPUNeuromorphic chips

[i] STDP, spike timing dependent plasticity; TPU, Tensor Processing Unit.

Language: English
Submitted on: May 6, 2026
Published on: Sep 4, 2026
Published by: International Journal on Smart Sensing and Intelligent Systems
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 1 issue per year

© 2026 Shweta Koparde, Sonali Patil, Suraj Nalawade, Sonali Kothari, Pooja Bagane, Deepa Abin, published by International Journal on Smart Sensing and Intelligent Systems
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