Always Be Curious #211: Neuromorphic computing, artificial vision, and the new Atlas robot

This week in ABC: Intel announced a new neuromorphic computer, brain implants could help restore vision, and Boston Dynamics unleashed a stronger new Atlas robot

While most of the news in this industry revolves around the fierce competition for the nanometers, there are plenty of other cutting-edge developments to keep a close eye on. This week, Intel reveiled "Hala Point”, a neuromorphic computer that contains over 1 billion ‘artificial neurons’ and 128 billion ‘artificial synapses’, spread out across 1,152 spe…