The NeuroTronics project will create new materials that can seamlessly connect with the human nervous system, paving the way for advancements in bioelectronics. These materials, known as organic mixed ionic-electronic conductors (OMIECs), will be designed to efficiently conduct both electricity and ions and are crucial for developing improved brain-computer interfaces, therapies for neurological conditions, and more energy-efficient computing inspired by the human brain.

This research could lead to breakthroughs in healthcare, human-AI interaction, computing, and robotics. The project will combine advanced computer modeling, machine learning, as well as automated and autonomous experimentation to create materials that are electronically adjustable, safe for use in the body, durable, and manufacturable at scale. A key focus will be training a new generation of scientists and engineers in AI-driven materials design through workshops and public outreach events like science museum demonstrations. By providing both fundamental knowledge and practical tools for material design, this project will overcome a major hurdle in creating reliable, mass-producible materials needed for real-world neuromorphic technologies that could eventually gain medical approval.