<p>➀ Researchers developed electro-optical Mott neurons that produce synchronized electrical and optical signals, enabling computation and communication in one element.</p><p>➀ The neurons use niobium dioxide (NbO₂) to emit visible light during electrical switching, eliminating energy-intensive signal conversion.</p><p>➂ Potential applications include real-time metrology, in-sensor computer vision, and efficient neuromorphic systems for optical communication.</p>