Russian Scientists Unveil Breakthrough Neuromorphic Control System for Robots

Built on memristors, the brain-like system can control industrial robots and medical devices using human neural signals.

Scientists at Rosatom have developed the first fully Russian-made neuromorphic control system powered by domestically produced memristors—key components of next-generation electronics. The technology enables control of industrial robots, exoskeletons, and medical prosthetics using brain signals, with major implications for automated manufacturing and rehabilitative care, according to Zhukovsky.Life.

The system uses an EEG headset to capture brain activity. Signals are transmitted via Wi-Fi to a memristor-based chip, where they are processed in real time. This eliminates the need for bulky computers, making the platform compact, energy-efficient, and mobile.

The technology can be adapted for factory-floor robots, improving task speed and precision. It also enables remote control of machines in hazardous environments, such as chemical plants or disaster zones.

The system has already been successfully tested with computer interfaces, including eye-tracking controls. Its deployment in industrial and medical settings could strengthen Russia’s lead in neurocontrolled robotics.