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AI-Driven Robotic Crop Farming for Sustainability

Researchers propose an AI-powered robotic crop farm, Agrorobotix, utilizing deep reinforcement learning (DRL) for enhanced urban agriculture. Tested in simulated conditions, Agrorobotix showcased a 16.3% increase in crop yield, 21.7% reduced water usage, and a 33% decline in chemical usage compared to conventional methods, highlighting its potential to transform urban farming, improve food security, and contribute to smart city development.

3 Jan 2024

AI Fortification: Safeguarding IoT Systems Through Comprehensive Algorithmic Approaches

This research delves into the synergy of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) security. The study evaluates and compares various AI algorithms, including machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL), for classifying and detecting IoT attacks. It introduces a novel taxonomy of AI methodologies for IoT security and identifies LSTM as the top-performing algorithm, emphasizing its potential applications in diverse fields.

5 Dec 2023

Optimizing V2V Communication with Deep Reinforcement Learning Beam Management

This paper presents a groundbreaking approach to tackle beam management challenges in vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication. Leveraging a deep reinforcement learning (DRL) framework, specifically the Iterative Twin Delayed Deep Deterministic (ITD3) model with Gated Recurrent Unit (GRU), the study significantly improves spectral efficiency and reliability in intelligent connected vehicles, crucial for advancing smart cities and intelligent transportation systems.

26 Nov 2023

NFT-Based Authentication: Securing IoT Assets in Smart City Infrastructure

Researchers introduce a groundbreaking Non-Fungible Token (NFT)-based authentication structure for IoT assets in smart cities, enhancing security and autonomy. The architecture, leveraging blockchain and Externally Owned Addresses (EOA), provides a cost-effective and accessible solution by digitizing devices without the need for additional hardware upgrades.

17 Nov 2023

IoT-Integrated Drone Cybersecurity: Using DL and ML for Intrusion Detection

This paper explores the integration of IoT with drone technology to enhance data communication and security across various industries, including agriculture and smart cities. The study focuses on the use of machine learning and deep learning techniques to detect cyberattacks within drone networks and presents a comprehensive framework for intrusion detection.

2 Nov 2023

Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Urban Sustainability and Mobility

A recent research publication explores the profound impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on urban sustainability and mobility. The study highlights the role of AI in supporting dynamic and personalized mobility solutions, sustainable urban mobility planning, and the development of intelligent transportation systems.

26 Oct 2023

RECAP: Elevating Audio Captioning with Retrieval-Augmented Models

Researchers from the University of Maryland introduce RECAP, a groundbreaking approach in audio captioning. RECAP leverages retrieval-augmented generation to enhance cross-domain generalization, excelling in describing complex audio environments, novel sound events, and compositional audios. This innovation promises a significant step forward in diverse applications, from smart cities to industrial monitoring, by addressing domain shift challenges in audio captioning.

22 Sep 2023

MMSTNet: A Breakthrough Model for Enhanced Traffic Prediction

Researchers introduce MMSTNet, a cutting-edge model that combines spatial and temporal attention networks to achieve superior traffic prediction. This model outperforms existing methods and offers promising advancements in the field of intelligent transportation systems, particularly in long-range forecasting, contributing to the development of smarter cities.

22 Sep 2023

Detecting Advanced Persistent Threats with Machine Learning

This article discusses the growing menace of advanced persistent threats (APTs) in the digital landscape and presents a multi-stage machine learning approach to detect and analyze these sophisticated cyberattacks. The research introduces a Composition-Based Decision Tree (CDT) model, outperforming existing algorithms and offering new insights for improved intrusion detection and prevention systems.

19 Sep 2023

Optimizing Seaport Parking with AI and Computer Vision: A Systematic Review

This paper explores the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision (CV) technologies in addressing urban expansion challenges, particularly in optimizing container movement within seaports. Through a systematic review, it highlights the significant role of AI and CV in sustainable parking ecosystems, offering valuable insights for enhancing seaport management and smart city development.

17 Sep 2023

FL-LoRaMAC: Pioneering Federated Learning for Efficient IoT Anomaly Detection

This research presents FL-LoRaMAC, a cutting-edge framework that combines federated learning and LoRaWAN technology to optimize IoT anomaly detection in wearable sensor data while preserving data privacy and minimizing communication costs. The results demonstrate that FL-LoRaMAC significantly reduces data volume and computational overhead compared to traditional centralized ML methods.

12 Sep 2023

Enhancing Security in Smart Cities: Long-Distance Facial Recognition

Researchers introduce a deep learning-based approach for long-distance face recognition, essential for security applications in smart cities. They evaluated the system's performance across various commercial image sensors, achieving accuracy rates exceeding 99 percent, offering valuable insights into sensor selection for enhanced security in smart city surveillance systems.

11 Sep 2023

Advancing Solid Biofuels Classification in IoT-driven Smart Cities

Researchers highlight the role of solid biofuels and IoT technologies in smart city development. They introduce an IoT-based method, Solid Biofuel Classification using Sailfish Optimizer Hybrid Deep Learning (SBFC-SFOHDL), which leverages deep learning and optimization techniques for accurate biofuel classification.

21 Aug 2023

Enhancing Smart Cities with Dual-Branch Residual Networks for Urban Sound Classification

Researchers from China Jiliang University and Hangzhou Aihua Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. propose a novel approach using dual-branch residual networks to enhance urban environmental sound classification in smart cities. By accurately identifying and classifying various sounds, this advanced system offers valuable insights for city management, security, environmental monitoring, traffic management, and urban planning, leading to more livable and sustainable urban environments.

2 Aug 2023

Revolutionizing Urban Planning with Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities and Challenges

Embracing artificial intelligence (AI) in urban planning holds immense potential to revolutionize decision-making, optimize urban systems, and create sustainable cities. While challenges exist, the strategic integration of AI tools can empower planners to analyze data, predict scenarios, and design equitable cities for the future.

5 Jul 2023