Table 1. Comparison of biological and optical neuromuscular electronic systems.
Biological system | Artificial system | |
Sensorimotor neuron | Presynaptic membrane | Gate electrode |
Presynaptic potential | Gate voltage | |
Photosensitive protein | Photodetector | |
Neuromuscular junction |
Synaptic cleft | Ion gel electrolyte |
Neurotransmitter | Anion | |
Skeletal muscle | Postsynaptic membrane | ONW |
Postsynaptic potential | Drain current | |
Muscle fiber | Polymer actuator |