Contemporary systems and cybernetics: New initiatives in the development of neuron chips and in biomimetics

Abstract

Purpose

Reviews current initiatives in the development of neuron/silicon chips and in biomimetics.

Design/methodology/approach

A general review and survey of selected research and development topics.

Findings

Illustrates the multi‐ and trans‐disciplinary interests of cybernetics and systems and aims to further research and development activity.

Practical implications

The choice of reviews provides an awareness of the current initiatives and trends in these areas of research and endeavour.

Originality/value

The reviews are selected from a global database and give a studied assessment of current research and development initiatives.

Citation

Rudall, B.H. (2005), "Contemporary systems and cybernetics: New initiatives in the development of neuron chips and in biomimetics", Kybernetes, Vol. 34 No. 9/10, pp. 1651-1655. https://doi.org/10.1108/03684920510614867