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Virtual Reality-based Safety Skills Training for Individuals in the Autism Spectrum

This review explores the impactful use of Virtual Reality (VR) technology in safety skills interventions for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Highlighting the effectiveness of VR training in diverse scenarios, the study underscores the need for personalized interventions and adaptive models, advocating cautious application in younger patients and calling for further research into tailored approaches for enhanced safety skill acquisition in the ASD population.

26 Jan 2024

Intelligent Systems and Machine Learning for Traffic Prediction on Suburban Roads

Researchers employ advanced intelligent systems to analyze extensive traffic data on northern Iranian suburban roads, revolutionizing traffic state prediction. By integrating principal component analysis, genetic algorithms, and cyclic features, coupled with machine learning models like LSTM and SVM, the study achieves a significant boost in prediction accuracy and efficiency, offering valuable insights for optimizing transportation management and paving the way for advancements in traffic prediction methodologies.

24 Jan 2024

Enhancing Railroad Safety: RailFOD23 Dataset for Foreign Object Detection

Scientists present a pioneering approach to address the scarcity of datasets for foreign object detection on railroad power transmission lines. The article introduces the RailFOD23 dataset, comprising 14,615 images synthesized through a combination of manual and AI-based methods, providing a valuable resource for developing and benchmarking artificial intelligence models in the critical domain of railway safety.

23 Jan 2024

Revolutionizing Traffic Safety: MTGAE Framework for Anomaly Detection

A groundbreaking study unveils the Mirror Temporal Graph Autoencoder (MTGAE), a novel framework for traffic anomaly detection in intelligent transportation. Through advanced modules like the Mirror Temporal Convolutional Module (MTCM) and Graph Convolutional Gate Recurrent Unit (GCGRU), MTGAE outshines existing models, offering superior adaptability and performance in real-world traffic scenarios, marking a significant leap in intelligent transportation system technology.

22 Jan 2024

AVOCA Algorithm Enhances Efficiency in Internet of Vehicles

Researchers introduce the African Vulture Optimization-based Clustering Algorithm (AVOCA) to revolutionize the integration of the automotive industry with the Internet of Things (IoT) through the Internet of Vehicles (IoV). Inspired by African vultures' migratory behavior, AVOCA outperforms existing algorithms in optimizing vehicular ad-hoc networks (VANETs), showcasing superior efficiency and scalability across diverse network scenarios. This innovative approach holds the potential to address challenges in intelligent transportation systems, contributing to the evolution of IoV and shaping the future of vehicular communication.

19 Jan 2024

LLMs Illuminate Social Determinants of Health in Clinical Narratives

Researchers from the USA leverage Large Language Models (LLMs) to automatically extract social determinants of health (SDoH) from clinical narratives, addressing challenges in healthcare data. Their innovative approach, combining Flan-T5 models and synthetic data augmentation, showcases remarkable efficiency, emphasizing the potential to bridge gaps in understanding and addressing crucial factors influencing patients' well-being.

15 Jan 2024

GNN-Based Edge Ranking for Rapid Post-Disaster Recovery

This work presents a novel Graph Neural Network (GNN) method for swiftly identifying critical road segments post-disaster, aiding efficient recovery and resilience planning. Overcoming computational challenges, the GNN-based edge ranking framework proves effective in large-scale networks, offering accuracy and adaptability. This approach showcases versatility, enabling real-time analysis and facilitating proactive measures for reinforcing critical infrastructure against future disruptions.

4 Jan 2024

Machine Learning-Based Pedestrian Crossing Decision Models to Increase Pedestrian Safety

Researchers focus on improving pedestrian safety within intelligent cities using AI, specifically support vector machine (SVM). Leveraging machine learning and authentic pedestrian behavior data, the SVM model outperforms others in predicting crossing probabilities and speeds, demonstrating its potential for enhancing road traffic safety and integrating with intelligent traffic simulations. The study emphasizes the significance of SVM in accurately predicting real-time pedestrian behaviors, contributing to refined decision models for safer road designs.

3 Jan 2024

Hybrid RidgeGAN: Predicting Transportation Indices in Small and Medium-Sized Indian Cities

Researchers introduced a hybrid Ridge Generative Adversarial Network (RidgeGAN) model to predict road network density in small and medium-sized Indian cities under the Integrated Development of Small and Medium Towns (IDSMT) project. Integrating City Generative Adversarial Network (CityGAN) and Kernel Ridge Regression (KRR), the model successfully generated realistic urban patterns, aiding urban planners in optimizing layouts for efficient transportation infrastructure development.

18 Dec 2023

Swin-APT: Enhancing Semantic Segmentation in Intelligent Transportation Systems

Researchers introduced Swin-APT, a deep learning-based model for semantic segmentation and object detection in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITSs). The model, incorporating a Swin-Transformer-based lightweight network and a multiscale adapter network, demonstrated superior performance in road segmentation and marking detection tasks, outperforming existing models on various datasets, including achieving a remarkable 91.2% mIoU on the BDD100K dataset.

18 Dec 2023

Improved Deep Reinforcement Learning for Collision-Free Routing in Vehicular Ad-Hoc Networks

Researchers propose an Improved Deep Reinforcement Learning (IDRL) approach to optimize routing paths and reduce control overhead in Vehicular Ad-Hoc Networks (VANETs). The IDRL routing technique leverages deep reinforcement learning to dynamically determine routes based on transmission capacity and vehicular data, resulting in reduced latency, improved data reliability, and increased packet delivery ratio (PDR) compared to existing routing techniques.

15 Dec 2023

Efficient Aerodynamic Field Predictions in Heavy Vehicle Design: A CNN Approach

Researchers employ a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) to predict velocity and pressure aerodynamic fields in heavy vehicles, showcasing substantial accuracy in comparison to Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations. The CNN's efficiency, reducing computational time by four orders of magnitude, suggests promising prospects for cost-effective and efficient aerodynamic field predictions in vehicle design, addressing challenges associated with CFD tools.

6 Dec 2023

Elevating Pedestrian Safety in Autonomous Vehicles: A Kernel-Attentive Approach

This study introduces a sophisticated pedestrian detection algorithm enhancing the lightweight YOLOV5 model for autonomous vehicles. Integrating extensive kernel attention mechanisms, lightweight coordinate attention, and adaptive loss tuning, the algorithm tackles challenges like occlusion and positioning inaccuracies. Experimental results show a noticeable accuracy boost, especially for partially obstructed pedestrians, offering promising advancements for safer interactions between vehicles and pedestrians in complex urban environments.

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

Machine Learning for Precision Broiler Weight Estimation

This article introduces a novel machine learning approach for non-invasive broiler weight estimation in large-scale production. Utilizing Gaussian mixture models, Isolation Forest, and OPTICS algorithm in a two-stage clustering process, the researchers achieved accurate predictions of individual broiler weights. The comprehensive methodology, combining polynomial fitting, gray models, and adaptive forecasting, offers a promising and cost-effective solution for precise broiler weight monitoring in large-scale farming setups, as evidenced by considerable accuracy in evaluations across 111 datasets.

26 Nov 2023

Revolutionizing Electric Scooter Safety: Innovative Modules and AI Models Mitigate Accidents

This paper addresses the safety concerns associated with the increasing use of electric scooters by introducing a comprehensive safety system. The system includes a footrest with a force-sensitive sensor array, a data-collection module, and an accelerometer module to address common causes of accidents, such as overloading and collisions.

16 Nov 2023

A Novel Algorithm for Accurate Void Size Extraction for Improving Pavement Safety

This paper introduces an innovative void size extraction algorithm for pavement safety assessments. Leveraging the continuous wavelet transform (CWT) method and ground-penetrating radar (GPR) signals, the algorithm effectively visualizes and accurately measures geometric parameters within void areas.

14 Nov 2023

Hierarchical Generative Modeling for Autonomous Robot Control Inspired by Human Motor Control

Researchers have explored the use of hierarchical generative modeling to mimic human motor control, enabling autonomous task completion in a humanoid robot. Through extensive physics simulations, they demonstrated the feasibility and effectiveness of this approach, showcasing its potential for complex tasks involving locomotion, manipulation, and grasping, even under challenging conditions.

5 Nov 2023

Exploring Customer Preferences for Automated Parcel Delivery Modes

This study delves into customer preferences for automated parcel delivery modes, including autonomous vehicles, drones, sidewalk robots, and bipedal robots, in the context of last-mile logistics. Using an Integrated Nested Choice and Correlated Latent Variable model, the research reveals that cost and time performance significantly influence the acceptability of technology, with a growing willingness to explore novel delivery automation when cost and time align.

1 Nov 2023

Real-Time Driver Monitoring System for Enhanced Road Safety Using Facial Landmark Estimation

Researchers have introduced a cutting-edge Driver Monitoring System (DMS) that employs facial landmark estimation to monitor and recognize driver behavior in real-time. The system, using an infrared (IR) camera, efficiently detects inattention through head pose analysis and identifies drowsiness through eye-closure recognition, contributing to improved driver safety and accident prevention.

27 Oct 2023