About
Lecture by Prof. dr. ir. Y.B. (Yoeri) van de Burgt on Monday 1 February 2027 at 20:00 in Theater Diligentia, Den Haag. He explains how plastic components can mimic brain-like computing.
What to expect
Our brains process information very efficiently, using soft, wet and living building blocks. In his research, Van de Burgt tries to copy some of those principles with a very different material: plastic.
- Electronic components made from polymers
- Components process electrical signals
- Materials can adapt and learn
- Networks resemble biological systems
- Soft, energy-efficient systems for robotics
- Electronics that communicate with the body
FAQ
Who gives the lecture?
Prof. dr. ir. Y.B. (Yoeri) van de Burgt, of the Institute for Complex Molecular Systems at Eindhoven University of Technology.
Who organises the lecture?
The Koninklijke Maatschappij voor Natuurkunde 'Diligentia'.
How can I reserve a seat?
You can reserve a seat through the registration page: natuurwetenschappen-diligentia.nl
What is the lecture about?
Van de Burgt shows how electronic components of polymers and other organic materials can process signals and adapt and learn. He explains why this is interesting for brain-inspired technology and for intelligent sensors and adaptive systems. He also discusses which fundamental scientific questions are still open.
Getting there
Diligentia, Lange Voorhout 5, 2514 EA Den Haag, Zuid-Holland, NL
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