K.THUVARAKAN

COMPUTING BATCH NO:

XXIV

Blue Brain

Content What is blue brain?Functioning and simulation of blue brainSoftware and hardware requirementsBenefits Disadvantages Recap Reference

• The name of the world’s first virtual brain.• The IBM is now developing the virtual brain.• It will function like a human brain.

What is blue brain?

Functioning and simulation of blue brain

Sensory InputInterpretation.Motor Output.Inputs and outputsProcessingMemory

Software and hardware requirements

Using specially designed robotsA super computerVery large storing capacity A very wide networkLinux and c++ software

Benefits of blue brainRemembering things with any effort.Use the intelligence of the person after

death.It can make decisions entirely of its own.Allowing the deaf to hear via direct nerve

simulation.Help to neurological diseases treatments

Disadvantages of blue brainWe become dependent upon the computers.Another fear is found with respect to human

cloning.A very costly procedure of regaining the

memory back.Others may use technical knowledge against

us.

Reference Blue Brain Technology available at

<http://www.seminarsonly.com/Labels/Blue-Brain-Technology.php >accessed on 29/12/2014.