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AI Revolution in Smart City Transport

A comprehensive review identifies key trends in applying machine learning and deep learning to intelligent transportation systems, highlighting significant advancements and future research directions.

19 Jul 2024

Reinforcement Learning for Boosting Autonomous Highway Safety

A study in Sensors introduces the RECPO method for safe, robust autonomous highway driving using reinforcement learning (RL). Tested in CARLA simulations, RECPO outperformed traditional methods, achieving zero collisions and improved decision-making stability by transforming the problem into a constrained Markov decision process (CMDP).

5 Jul 2024

Advanced Model Boosts Vessel Trajectory Classification

Researchers introduced biSAMNet, a cutting-edge model integrating word embedding and deep neural networks, for classifying vessel trajectories. Tested in the Taiwan Strait, it significantly outperformed other models, enhancing maritime safety and traffic management.

29 May 2024

NSO-VFC in Internet of Vehicles: Securing the Road Ahead

This article delves into the innovative approach of Network Security Offloading in Vehicle-to-Fog-to-Cloud (NSO-VFC), proposed by researchers from Islamic Azad University, Iran, to address the crucial challenge of securing data offloading in the Internet of Vehicles (IoV) within a fog-cloud federation. By leveraging fog computing and incorporating features such as nonce-based authentication and session key generation, NSO-VFC promises to enhance security, communication performance, and cost-efficiency in IoV environments, paving the way for safer roads, efficient traffic management, and improved environmental monitoring.

14 Mar 2024

Deep Learning and Bayesian Regularization for Urban Planning

Researchers from South Korea and China present a pioneering approach in Scientific Reports, showcasing how deep learning techniques, coupled with Bayesian regularization and graphical analysis, revolutionize urban planning and smart city development. By integrating advanced computational methods, their study offers insights into traffic prediction, urban infrastructure optimization, data privacy, and safety and security, paving the way for more efficient, sustainable, and livable urban environments.

8 Mar 2024

AI-Driven Framework for Real-Time Crash Risk Forecasting at Intersections

Researchers present a cutting-edge framework for real-time crash risk estimation and prediction at signalized intersections, leveraging artificial intelligence and traffic conflict data. By integrating a non-stationary generalized extreme value model and a recurrent neural network, the framework offers proactive insights for safety management and countermeasure implementation, demonstrating high accuracy and potential for real-world applications.

29 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

Using Transfer Learning and LSTM Neural Networks for Reservoir Parameter Prediction

Chinese researchers propose an innovative method utilizing transfer learning and LSTM neural networks to forecast reservoir parameters, overcoming data scarcity challenges in oil and gas exploration. By pre-training on historical data from similar geological conditions and fine-tuning on target blocks, the approach achieves superior accuracy and efficiency, demonstrating its potential for reservoir management and extending to diverse domains with data scarcity issues.

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

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

FollowNet: A Unified Benchmark for Advancing Car-Following Behavior Modeling

This paper introduces FollowNet, a pioneering initiative addressing challenges in modeling car-following behavior. With a unified benchmark dataset consolidating over 80K car-following events from diverse public driving datasets, FollowNet sets a standard for evaluating and comparing car-following models, overcoming format inconsistencies in existing datasets.

30 Nov 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

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

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

Revolutionizing Mobile Network Traffic Prediction: CSTCN-Transformer Unveiled

Researchers have introduced a groundbreaking deep-learning model called the Convolutional Block Attention Module (CBAM) Spatio-Temporal Convolution Network-Transformer (CSTCN) to accurately predict mobile network traffic. By integrating temporal convolutional networks, attention mechanisms, and Transformers, the CSTCN-Transformer outperforms traditional models, offering potential benefits for resource allocation and network service quality enhancement.

13 Sep 2023

Optimizing EV Energy Efficiency with Smart Lane Changes

Researchers have developed an innovative approach using Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication technology to enhance the energy-saving potential of connected electric vehicles (EVs). This method focuses on intelligent lane change decisions, significantly improving EV energy consumption and efficiency, ultimately contributing to greener and more sustainable transportation.

10 Sep 2023

Cognitive Errors and LED Traffic Lights: A Virtual Simulation Study

Researchers utilized digital twins and virtual simulators to investigate cognitive errors related to LED in-ground traffic lights. While these lights have been effective in reducing pedestrian accidents, the study revealed that they can lead to misstarts among drivers.

5 Sep 2023

Vehiclectron: Monovision Sensor-Based 3D Vehicle Dimension Estimation

Researchers introduce Vehiclectron, a novel approach for precise 3D vehicle dimension estimation using monovision sensors and road geometry. This cost-effective solution utilizes object detection and core vectors to accurately estimate vehicle dimensions, offering potential applications in intelligent transportation systems and traffic flow management.

1 Sep 2023

LightSpaN: Advancing Traffic Monitoring Through IoT and AI

Researchers present LightSpaN, a streamlined Convolutional Neural Network (CNN)-based solution for swift and accurate vehicle identification in intelligent traffic monitoring systems powered by the Internet of Things (IoT). This innovative approach outperforms existing methods with an average accuracy of 99.9% for emergency vehicles, contributing to reduced waiting and travel times.

22 Aug 2023

Transforming Traffic Management: Cooperative DRL and Shapley Value Rewards for Congestion Reduction

Researchers propose the synergy of cooperative Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL) and the Shapley value reward system to revolutionize traffic signal management. This approach leverages intelligent agents representing intersections that collaborate through communication and information sharing, optimizing traffic flow.

13 Aug 2023