Biomimetic Rubbery Synaptic Electronics and Integrated Systems

Synapses are unique and critical biological structures that allow for the transmission of electrical or chemical signals thus to enable neurons to communicate with each other. Embodied within human or animals, the synapse is usually soft and able to accommodate various forms of mechanical deformations. Artificial synapse electronics that can be stretched similar to those appearing in human or animals could be seamlessly integrated other soft functional systems towards enabled neurological functions. This presentation will show our recent efforts on developing stretchable synaptic electronics fully made out of rubbery electronic materials. Rubbery synaptic devices are enablers for various soft systems with implemented neurologic functions. Examples including soft neurorobots, cognitive smart skins, neuromorphic imaging devices will be introduced.