arXiv:2511.22108cs.LG2025-11

提出可持续学习的脉冲神经网络,显著降低脑机接口芯片能耗。

An energy-efficient spiking neural network with continuous learning for self-adaptive brain-machine interface

  • 用强化学习算法实现脉冲神经网络的持续学习,适应神经信号变化。
  • 长期实验中解码准确率稳定,训练时内存访问减少98%、算力需求降99%。
  • 适合资源受限的无线植入式脑机接口,特别关注低功耗场景。

植入式脑机接口(iBMI)中同步记录的神经元数量呈指数增长。将神经解码器集成于植入设备中是未来无线iBMI的有效数据压缩方式。然而,系统非平稳性导致解码器性能不可靠。为避免频繁重训并保障用户安全与舒适,持续学习对实际应用至关重要。由于深度脉冲神经网络(DSNN)在开发资源高效解码器方面具有潜力,本文提出适配于DSNN的持续学习方法,采用带限计算资源的强化学习算法。选用了Banditron与AGREL两种候选算法,二者能有效应对非平稳问题且符合植入设备的能效约束。通过开环与闭环实验评估效果:开环实验中DSNN Banditron与DSNN AGREL的准确率长期保持稳定;闭环实验中引入扰动后,两者完成任务时间相当,但DSNN Banditron在训练阶段内存访问量减少98%,乘加操作需求降低99%。相较以往持续学习的SNN解码器,DSNN Banditron计算量减少98%,是未来无线iBMI系统的理想选择。

原文摘要 · Abstract (English)

The number of simultaneously recorded neurons follows an exponentially increasing trend in implantable brain-machine interfaces (iBMIs). Integrating the neural decoder in the implant is an effective data compression method for future wireless iBMIs. However, the non-stationarity of the system makes the performance of the decoder unreliable. To avoid frequent retraining of the decoder and to ensure the safety and comfort of the iBMI user, continuous learning is essential for real-life applications. Since Deep Spiking Neural Networks (DSNNs) are being recognized as a promising approach for developing resource-efficient neural decoder, we propose continuous learning approaches with Reinforcement Learning (RL) algorithms adapted for DSNNs. Banditron and AGREL are chosen as the two candidate RL algorithms since they can be trained with limited computational resources, effectively addressing the non-stationary problem and fitting the energy constraints of implantable devices. To assess the effectiveness of the proposed methods, we conducted both open-loop and closed-loop experiments. The accuracy of open-loop experiments conducted with DSNN Banditron and DSNN AGREL remains stable over extended periods. Meanwhile, the time-to-target in the closed-loop experiment with perturbations, DSNN Banditron performed comparably to that of DSNN AGREL while achieving reductions of 98% in memory access usage and 99% in the requirements for multiply- and-accumulate (MAC) operations during training. Compared to previous continuous learning SNN decoders, DSNN Banditron requires 98% less computes making it a prime candidate for future wireless iBMI systems.

脑机接口脉冲神经网络持续学习低功耗

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