Efficient Path Planning and Formation Control in Multi-Robot Systems: A Neural Fields and Auto-Switching Mechanism Approach by Raouf Fareh, Mohammed Baziyad, Tamer Farouk Rabie, Sofiane Khadraoui, Mohammad Habibur Rahman

“…On the other hand, the follower robots are equipped with an auto-switching potential method, which intelligently toggles between attractive forces guiding the followers toward the leader and repulsive forces preventing collisions based on a mathematical model. The effectiveness of this approach is validated through experiments, demonstrating significant improvements in execution speed, path smoothness, and overall system stability compared to competitive methods, including well-known techniques such as A*, Probabilistic RoadMap (PRM), Rapidly-exploring Random Tree Star (RRT*), and also against recent optimization techniques including Grey Wolf Optimization (GWO) and Whale Optimization Algorithm (WOA).…”
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Enhancing prediction of wildfire occurrence and behavior in Alaska using spatio-temporal clustering and ensemble machine learning by A. Ahajjam, M. Allgaier, R. Chance, E. Chukwuemeka, J. Putkonen, T. Pasch

“…This study addresses the challenge of wildfire occurrence and behavior prediction in Alaska by developing a comprehensive framework that leverages satellite-based data, geospatial features, advanced optimization, and machine learning (ML). First, NASA’s Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS) dataset spanning +20 years is processed using a spatio-temporal clustering algorithm to create refined wildfire datasets. …”
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Tracking and Disturbance Suppression of the Radio Telescope Servo System Based on the Equivalent-Input-Disturbance Approach by Lei Yang, Na Wang, Zhiyong Liu, Ning Li

“…The algorithm consists of the equivalent-input-disturbance (EID) approach and the optimal control method. …”
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Phase Error Correction in Sparse Linear MIMO Radar Based on the Equivalent Phase Center Principle by Wenyuan Shao, Jianmin Hu, Yicai Ji, Jun Pan, Guangyou Fang

“…Multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) technology is widely used in the field of radar imaging. Array sparse optimization reduces the hardware cost of MIMO radar, while virtual aperture and the equivalent phase center (EPC) principle simplify the radar signal model and reduce the computation and complexity of imaging algorithms. …”
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The potential role of next-generation sequencing in identifying MET amplification and disclosing resistance mechanisms in NSCLC patients with osimertinib resistance by Xiao Xiao, Xiao Xiao, Ren Xu, Ren Xu, Jun Lu, Beibei Xin, Chenyang Wang, Kexin Zhu, Hao Zhang, Xinyu Chen

“…With FISH results as gold standard, enumeration algorithm was applied to establish the optimal model for identifying MET amplification using gene copy number (GCN) data.ResultsThe optimal model for identifying MET amplification was constructed based on the GCN of MET, BRAF, CDK6 and CYP3A4, which achieved a 74.0% overall agreement with FISH and performed well in identifying MET amplification except polysomy with a sensitivity of 85.7% and a specificity of 93.9%. …”
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Lightweight YOLOv8s-Based Strawberry Plug Seedling Grading Detection and Localization via Channel Pruning by CHEN Junlin, ZHAO Peng, CAO Xianlin, NING Jifeng, YANG Shuqin

“…To improve the detection efficiency and reduce the model's computational cost, the layer-adaptive magnitude-based pruning(LAMP) score-based channel pruning algorithm was applied to compress the base YOLOv8s model. …”
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Analysis and Implementation of the Crowbar Clamping Circuit for Surge Voltage Reduction in the DC Solid-State Circuit Breaker by Phanit Sok, Sung-Geun Song, Feel-Soon Kang

“…A significant challenge in DC SSCB is simulating the behavior with several types of MOV with the highly non-linear model of MOV. The equivalent non-linear model of the MOV used in this paper for simulation is determined through the curve fit function using the algorithm for optimization.…”
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Hyperspectral Detection of Pesticide Residues in Black Vegetable Based on Multi-Classifier Entropy Weight Method by Rongchang Jiang, Guoqiang Zhuang, Shijie Xie, Yang Wang, Guoqi Zhang, Dandan Qu, Wanzhi Wen

“…The entropy weight method was then used to optimize model weights, developing the multi-classifier entropy weighted method algorithm to improve detection accuracy and robustness. …”
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Impacts of inter-train distances on aerodynamic drag reduction in heavy-haul train groups by LYU Jun, XIANG Tao, SONG Zongying, GAO Guangjun

“…This paper analyzes the impacts of inter-train distances in this operational mode on the aerodynamic characteristics of trailing trains, using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) methods, based on the SST <italic>k</italic>-<italic>ω</italic> turbulence model. Initial algorithm validation was performed, and the results were compared with data from wind tunnel experiments conducted in a large low-speed wind tunnel at the China aerodynamics research and development center. …”
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Tire-road friction estimation and traction control strategy for motorized electric vehicle. by Li-Qiang Jin, Mingze Ling, Weiqiang Yue

“…Thirdly, an ideal vehicle simulation model is proposed to verify the algorithm with simulation, and we find that the slip ratio corresponds to the detection of the adhesion limit in real time. …”
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LGR-Net: A Lightweight Defect Detection Network Aimed at Elevator Guide Rail Pressure Plates by Ruizhen Gao, Meng Chen, Yue Pan, Jiaxin Zhang, Haipeng Zhang, Ziyue Zhao

“…To overcome these limitations, this paper proposes a lightweight defect detection network (LGR-Net) for guide rail pressure plates based on the YOLOv8n algorithm. To solve the problem of excessive model parameters in the original algorithm, we enhance the baseline model’s backbone network by incorporating the lightweight MobileNetV3 and optimize the neck network using the Ghost convolution module (GhostConv). …”
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High-Precision Pose Measurement of Containers on the Transfer Platform of the Dual-Trolley Quayside Container Crane Based on Machine Vision by Jiaqi Wang, Mengjie He, Yujie Zhang, Zhiwei Zhang, Octavian Postolache, Chao Mi

“…An enhanced EPnP optimization algorithm incorporating lockhole coplanar constraints is proposed, establishing a 2D–3D coordinate transformation model that reduces pose-estimation errors to millimeter level (planar MAE-P = 0.024 m) and sub-angular level (MAE-<inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mi>θ</mi></semantics></math></inline-formula> = 0.11°). …”
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Building construction crack detection with BCCD YOLO enhanced feature fusion and attention mechanisms by Wenhao Ren, Zuowei Zhong

“…Firstly, this model optimizes the Path Aggregation Network (PAN) by introducing lateral skips and weighted feature fusion mechanisms, improving the multi-scale fusion capability of bare concrete crack features. …”
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DLML-PC: an automated deep learning and metric learning approach for precise soybean pod classification and counting in intact plants by Yixin Guo, Jinchao Pan, Xueying Wang, Hong Deng, Hong Deng, Mingliang Yang, Mingliang Yang, Enliang Liu, Qingshan Chen, Qingshan Chen, Rongsheng Zhu, Rongsheng Zhu

“…By improving the Siamese Network in metric learning, the optimal Siamese Network model was obtained. …”
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Maximum power point tracking control for mechanical rectification wave energy converter by Jianan Xu, Yanpeng Zhao, Yong Zhan, Yansong Yang

“…In order to improve the power generation efficiency, the maximum power point tracking control algorithm is designed based on the admittance differentiation method. …”
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Unsignalized intersection vehicle platoon formation scheduling method based on mixed traffic by Junfeng Jiang, Yikang Rui, Bin Ran

“…In deciding the passing order, we propose the Mixed Platoon Scheduling Model (MPSM) to improve the traffic safety and efficiency of unsignalized intersections in mixed traffic environments and to obtain the optimal vehicle passing order without collisions. …”
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Research on multi-attribute controller for virtual data domain based on software definition network by Jianmin Wang, Bo Zhang, Tongrang Fan, Zijian Fu, Wenbin Zhao

“…Based on software definition network, this article proposes a framework for building virtual data domain, which establishes a multi-attribute decision model by network nodes for optimizing the deployment of control layer, so as to realize large-scale deployment. …”
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A state-of-the-art review of soft computing-based monitoring and control in the machining of hard alloys by Lokesh Kumar, Ashish Goyal, Vimal Kumar Pathak, Abhijit Bhowmik

“…These innovations are supported by suitable modeling and metaheuristic techniques, including adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference systems (ANFIS), simulated annealing, teaching-learning-based optimization (TLBO), the finite element method (FEM), and the non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm II (NSGA-II). …”
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A dual input dual spliced network with data augmentation for robust modulation recognition in communication countermeasures by Wang Guan

“…Feature extraction in the transform domain of the dataset can, to a certain extent, improve the modulation recognition accuracy. However, it significantly prolongs the algorithm’s running time. …”
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Measurement Techniques for Highly Dynamic and Weak Space Targets Using Event Cameras by Haonan Liu, Ting Sun, Ye Tian, Siyao Wu, Fei Xing, Haijun Wang, Xi Wang, Zongyu Zhang, Kang Yang, Guoteng Ren

“…In the target denoising phase, we fully consider the characteristics of space targets’ motion trajectories and optimize a classical spatiotemporal correlation filter, thereby significantly improving the signal-to-noise ratio for weak targets. …”
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