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Robust Path-Following Control for Autonomous Ground Vehicles Using SNFTSM

Researchers introduced a novel control strategy for autonomous ground vehicles (AGVs) utilizing a self-tuning nonsingular fast terminal sliding manifold (SNFTSM) to enhance convergence and tracking accuracy. Integrated with a high-gain disturbance observer (HGDO) and a super-twisting algorithm (STW), the approach effectively addressed uncertainties and reduced chattering in control signals, demonstrating superior performance compared to existing methods in numerical simulations.

16 Feb 2024

E-commerce Data and ML for Poverty Estimation in Indonesia

This study explored the use of e-commerce data and machine learning (ML) algorithms to expedite poverty assessment in Indonesia. By employing statistical-based feature selection and comparing three ML algorithms, the research demonstrated the potential of this approach to provide timely and nuanced poverty predictions, offering valuable insights for policymakers. Despite challenges and limitations, such as data accessibility constraints, the study highlighted the promise of integrating e-commerce data, feature selection, and ML for effective poverty estimation, suggesting avenues for future research.

16 Feb 2024

Graph-Based Machine Learning for Advanced Cyber Threat Detection

Researchers introduce a novel approach to cybersecurity by extracting graph-based features from network traffic data and employing machine learning for early detection of cyber threats. Through experimentation and validation on the CIC-IDS2017 dataset, the method showcases superior performance compared to traditional connection analysis methods, indicating its potential for enhancing cybersecurity measures.

15 Feb 2024

Low-Carbon Transformation in Resource-Based Cities by Integrating ChatGPT and ABC Algorithms

Researchers propose a novel approach utilizing ChatGPT and artificial bee colony (ABC) algorithms to advance low-carbon transformation in resource-based cities. Their study demonstrates significant improvements in energy efficiency, carbon emissions reduction, and traffic congestion alleviation, highlighting the potential of these methods in promoting green development and sustainable urban planning.

15 Feb 2024

Intelligent Upper-Limb Exoskeleton with DL-Augmented Strength

Researchers present an innovative upper-limb exoskeleton system leveraging deep learning (DL) to predict and enhance human strength. Integrating soft wearable sensors and cloud-based DL, the system achieves a remarkable 96.2% accuracy in real-time motion prediction, significantly reducing muscle activities by 3.7 times on average. This user-friendly solution addresses age and stroke-related strength decline, marking a transformative leap in robotic exoskeleton technology for assisting individuals with neuromotor disorders in daily tasks.

15 Feb 2024

SmartMuraDetection: Small-Sample DL Approach for OLED Defect Detection

Researchers propose SmartMuraDetection, a novel organic light emitting diode (OLED) defect detection method based on small-sample deep learning (DL), targeting mura defects. Utilizing gradient edge linear stretching for preprocessing and a TinyDetection model for small-scale target detection, the method achieves a high accuracy of 96% in point mura defect detection, surpassing previous approaches. While effective for point mura defects, further research is needed to address limitations in detecting other types of mura defects.

15 Feb 2024

Advancing Multi-Vehicle Dial-a-Ride Problems with Enhanced Deterministic Annealing Algorithm

This paper introduces an innovative Linearly Decreasing Deterministic Annealing (LD-DA) algorithm tailored for large-scale Multi-Vehicle Dial-a-Ride Problems (DARPs). By incorporating advanced local search techniques and a linearly decreasing annealing schedule, LD-DA ensures efficient exploration of feasible solution spaces, yielding competitive solutions at accelerated convergence rates. Extensive computational experiments demonstrate LD-DA's superiority over existing algorithms, highlighting its potential for real-world applications in transportation optimization.

15 Feb 2024

Improved Analysis of Highway Construction Safety Incidents Using AI

This study in the journal Applied Sciences utilizes large language models (LLMs) and artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze textual narratives from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) severe injury reports (SIR) database related to highway construction accidents. By employing LLMs such as GPT-3.5, along with natural language processing (NLP) techniques and clustering algorithms, the researchers identified major accident causes and types, providing valuable insights for improving accident prevention and intervention strategies in the industry.

14 Feb 2024

Leveraging Successor Representation for Behavior Learning in Artificial Agents

This paper explores the applications of successor representation (SR) and its generalizations in advancing artificial intelligence (AI) agents' learning and transfer of behaviors. By reviewing various AI applications, including exploring Atari games without initial rewards, enhancing exploration in sparse-reward environments, and enabling transfer learning to novel tasks, the authors demonstrate the effectiveness of SR-based approaches in efficient decision-making, adaptation to reward changes, and behavior transfer. SR and its variants offer promising avenues for developing adaptable and transferable AI agents across diverse domains.

14 Feb 2024

EU Artificial Intelligence Act: Implications for DeepFake Detection

This article explores the ramifications of the European Union (EU) Artificial Intelligence Act (AIA) on high-risk AI systems, focusing on decision-support systems with human control, particularly in the context of DeepFake detection. By delving into requirements under the AIA and proposing an adapted evaluation scheme, the paper contributes to the design and evaluation of high-risk AI systems. It emphasizes the critical role of human oversight, qualitative feedback, and explainability in ensuring the efficacy and ethicality of AI applications, especially in forensic scenarios.

14 Feb 2024

AI-Driven Virtual Rehabilitation: Revolutionizing Home-Based Care

"npj Digital Medicine" presents a scoping review on AI applications in home-based virtual rehabilitation (VRehab), showing its effectiveness in stroke, cardiac, and orthopedic rehabilitation. AI-driven VRehab offers personalized feedback, enhances patient outcomes, and overcomes barriers to traditional rehabilitation, heralding a new era in accessible and efficient healthcare delivery. Further research is needed to standardize evaluation methods and ensure privacy while maximizing the potential of AI in personalized rehabilitation programs.

12 Feb 2024

Deep Learning-based Human Activity Recognition with Wireless Body Area Sensor Networks

Researchers from Egypt introduce a groundbreaking system for Human Activity Recognition (HAR) using Wireless Body Area Sensor Networks (WBANs) and Deep Learning. Their innovative approach, combining feature extraction techniques and Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), achieves exceptional accuracy in identifying various activities, promising transformative applications in healthcare, sports, and elderly care.

9 Feb 2024

Tea Bud Recognition Using the YOLOX Classification Model

Researchers present the YOLOX classification model, aimed at accurately identifying and classifying tea buds with similar characteristics, crucial for optimizing tea production processes. Through comprehensive comparison experiments, the YOLOX algorithm emerged as the top performer, showcasing its potential for enabling mechanically intelligent tea picking and addressing challenges in the tea industry.

9 Feb 2024

AI-Driven Fragment-Based Drug Discovery: Enhancing Molecular Encoding

Fragment-based drug discovery (FBDD) merges artificial intelligence with molecular biology, focusing on breaking down complex compounds into smaller fragments for drug development. Leveraging generative pre-trained transformers (GPT) models, researchers enhance molecular encoding and explore innovative methodologies. FBDD offers advantages in sensitivity and efficiency, albeit challenges in fragment selection persist.

8 Feb 2024

SqueezeNet: A CNN for Efficient Tourism Image Classification

Researchers explore the use of SqueezeNet, a lightweight convolutional neural network, for tourism image classification, highlighting its evolution from traditional CNNs and its efficiency in processing high-resolution images. Through meticulous experimentation and model enhancements, they demonstrate SqueezeNet's superior performance in accuracy and model size compared to other models like AlexNet and VGG19, advocating for its potential application in enhancing tourism image analysis and promoting tourism destinations.

7 Feb 2024

A Multimodal Deep Learning Approach for Wildfire Prediction

Researchers devise a cutting-edge methodology leveraging deep neural networks to forecast wildfire spread, integrating satellite imagery and weather data. The Mobile Ad Hoc Network-based model demonstrates superior accuracy, enabling long-term predictions and aiding in emergency response planning and environmental impact assessment. This adaptable framework paves the way for improved wildfire management strategies worldwide.

7 Feb 2024

Machine Learning Insights from C-BARQ Data to Study Canine Personalities

Researchers leverage machine learning techniques to categorize canine personality types using the C-BARQ dataset, identifying five distinct clusters. The decision tree model emerges as the most accurate classifier, shedding light on behavioral patterns crucial for dog selection and training. This study highlights the potential of AI in enhancing our understanding of canine temperament and behavior, with implications for public health and specialized roles like working dogs.

7 Feb 2024

Advancing Connectivity Analysis in Cubic Fuzzy Graphs for Disaster Management: A Study on Tsunami Threat Assessment

Researchers introduce novel concepts of partial cubic edges in cubic fuzzy graphs (CFGs), enhancing connectivity analysis for disaster management. The study explores connectivity index bounds, average connectivity, and node classification, offering insights into network dynamics. Application to tsunami threat assessment demonstrates practical utility, highlighting the significance of CFGs in modeling complex systems and informing decision-making in disaster preparedness and mitigation.

7 Feb 2024

MaTE: Macroscopic Traffic Estimator for Enhanced Traffic Flow and Travel Time Prediction

MaTE, a novel traffic estimator, utilizes macroscopic flow theory, logit-based stochastic traffic assignment, and neural networks to accurately predict traffic flow and travel time in areas with limited sensor coverage. Demonstrating superiority over existing models, MaTE offers interpretability and scalability, bridging the gap between data-driven and model-based methodologies in transportation planning.

7 Feb 2024

Creating Realistic Driving Cycles with CS-DCC: An AI-Driven Approach

This study presents the Changsha driving cycle construction (CS-DCC) method, which systematically generates representative driving cycles using electric vehicle road tests and manual driving data. Employing Gaussian kernel principal component analysis (KPCA) for dimensionality reduction and an improved autoencoder for optimization, the CS-DCC method effectively constructs refined driving cycles tailored to actual driving conditions. This research highlights the significant role of artificial intelligence in advancing engineering technologies, particularly in developing region-specific driving cycles for assessing and optimizing vehicle performance.

6 Feb 2024