Estimation of the Angles of a Robotic Arm with 7-Free Degrees Using an Improved Hybrid ESSA Algorithm by Inayet Hakki Cizmeci, Adem Alpaslan Altun

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An Improved Extreme Learning Machine (ELM) Algorithm for Intent Recognition of Transfemoral Amputees With Powered Knee Prosthesis by Yao Zhang, Xu Wang, Haohua Xiu, Wei Chen, Yongxin Ma, Guowu Wei, Lei Ren, Luquan Ren

“…Additionally, a hybrid grey wolf optimization and slime mould algorithm (GWO-SMA) is proposed to optimize the hidden layer bias of the improved ELM classifier. …”
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Smooth Optimised A*-Guided DWA for Mobile Robot Path Planning by Liling Cao, Lei Tang, Shouqi Cao, Qing Sun, Guofeng Zhou

“…In mobile robot path planning, the traditional A* algorithm suffers from high path redundancy and poor smoothness, while the Dynamic Window Approach (DWA) tends to deviate from the global optimal path and has low efficiency in avoiding dynamic obstacles when integrated with global path planning. …”
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A novel two-stage feature selection method based on random forest and improved genetic algorithm for enhancing classification in machine learning by Junyao Ding, Jianchao Du, Hejie Wang, Song Xiao

“…Then, the improved genetic algorithm is used to search for the global optimal feature subset further. …”
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GCS-YOLO: A Lightweight Detection Algorithm for Grape Leaf Diseases Based on Improved YOLOv8 by Qiang Hu, Yunhua Zhang

“…Cross-scale shared convolution parameters and separated batch normalization techniques are used to optimize the detection head, achieving a lightweight design and improving the detection efficiency of the algorithm. …”
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GIRH-Unet: Improved Residual Tobacco Segmentation Algorithm Based on GhostNetV3-Unet by Jianhua Ye, Yunda Zhang, Pan Li, Ze Guo

“…Our approach utilizes an improved GhostNetV3 to bolster feature extraction capabilities. …”
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Real-time Detection Algorithm of Expanded Feed Image on the Water Surface Based on Improved YOLOv11 by ZHOU Xiushan, WEN Luting, JIE Baifei, ZHENG Haifeng, WU Qiqi, LI Kene, LIANG Junneng, LI Yijian, WEN Jiayan, JIANG Linyuan

“…[Methods]The YOLOv11-AP2S model enhanced the YOLOv11 algorithm by incorporating a series of improvements to its backbone network, neck, and head components. …”
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Fixed Depth Control Strategy for Remotely Operated Vehicle Based on Improved Model Predictive Control Algorithm by Shuo YANG, Honghui WANG, Xinyu LIU, Xin FANG, Guanghao LI, Guijie LIU

“…First, a nonlinear marine predator algorithm(NMPA) was introduced to optimize key control parameters of MPC, ensuring fast and precise depth tracking of ROVs in complex marine environments. …”
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Improved Aerial Surface Floating Object Detection and Classification Recognition Algorithm Based on YOLOv8n by Lili Song, Haixin Deng, Jianfeng Han, Xiongwei Gao

“…To address the aforementioned challenges, we proposed an improved YOLOv8-HSH algorithm based on YOLOv8n. The proposed algorithm introduces several key enhancements: (1) an enhanced HorBlock module to facilitate multi-gradient and multi-scale superposition, thereby intensifying critical floating object characteristics; (2) an optimized CBAM attention mechanism to mitigate background noise interference and substantially elevate detection accuracy; (3) the incorporation of a minor target recognition layer to augment the model’s capacity to discern floating objects of differing dimensions across various environments; and (4) the implementation of the WIoU loss function to enhance the model’s convergence rate and regression accuracy. …”
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UWB Base Station Deployment Optimization Method Considering NLOS Effects Based on Levy Flight-Improved Particle Swarm Optimizer by Shengliang Wang, Ming Gao, Ling’ai Li, Dong Lv, Yingqi Li

“…In this paper, we propose a new UWB BS deployment optimization method that takes into account the influence of NLOS occlusion, determines the BS deployment range and occlusion by indoor map information, uses the locatable points coverage rate in the whole indoor positioning area as the fitness function, and proposes an improved particle swarm optimization algorithm based on the Levy flight strategy (LPSO) to solve the optimization problem. …”
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Peak-to-average power ratio reduction of orthogonal frequency division multiplexing signals using improved salp swarm optimization-based partial transmit sequence model by Vandana Tripathi, Prabhat Patel, Prashant Kumar Jain, Shailja Shukla

“…Therefore, an optimization algorithm, namely, the improved salp swarm optimization algorithm (ISSA), is incorpo-rated with the PTS to reduce the PAPR of the OFDM signals with limited com-putational cost. …”
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Combination of Evolutionary Algorithms and Direct Search Approaches for Improving the Dynamic Performance of Grid Connected Solar Power System by Amit Verma, Prabhakar Tiwari, Desh Deepak Sharma

“…The study aimed to adjust the gains of the PI controllers in both static and dynamic irradiance scenarios for improving DC-link voltage by novel hybrid optimization method named Genetic Algorithm- Simulated Annealing and Genetic Algorithm- Pattern search. …”
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Precise motion control for a space mining robot based on improved African vultures optimization by Baiyi Wang, Xinhua Liu, Marek Rydel, Dezheng Hua, Rafal Stanislawski, Hui Wang, Ke Feng, Zhixiong Li

“…Then, the optimal PID motion controller is developed based on the improved African vultures optimization algorithm (IAVOA). …”
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An improved lightweight tiny-person detection network based on YOLOv8: IYFVMNet by Fan Yang, Lihu Pan, Hongyan Cui, Linliang Zhang

“…This operation also reduces the computational cost by decreasing the amount of required feature map channels, while maintaining the effectiveness of the feature representation. (3) he Minimum Point Distance Intersection over Union loss function is employed to optimize bounding box detection during model training. (4) to construct the overall network structure, the Layer-wise Adaptive Momentum Pruning algorithm is used for thinning.ResultsExperiments on the TinyPerson dataset demonstrate that IYFVMNet achieves a 46.3% precision, 30% recall, 29.3% mAP50, and 11.8% mAP50-95.DiscussionThe model exhibits higher performance in terms of accuracy and efficiency when compared to other benchmark models, which demonstrates the effectiveness of the improved algorithm (e.g., YOLO-SGF, Guo-Net, TRC-YOLO) in small-object detection and provides a reference for future research.…”
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Improved Phase Diversity Wavefront Sensing with a Deep Learning-Driven Hybrid Optimization Approach by Yangchen Wang, Ming Wen, Hongcai Ma

“…To address these challenges, this paper proposes a hybrid PDWS method that integrates deep learning with nonlinear optimization to improve efficiency and accuracy. The deep learning model provides an initial estimate of wavefront aberrations, which is further refined by the L-BFGS optimization algorithm to achieve high-precision reconstruction. …”
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Enhanced Multi-Threshold Otsu Algorithm for Corn Seedling Band Centerline Extraction in Straw Row Grouping by Yuanyuan Liu, Yuxin Du, Kaipeng Zhang, Hong Yan, Zhiguo Wu, Jiaxin Zhang, Xin Tong, Junhui Chen, Fuxuan Li, Mengqi Liu, Yueyong Wang, Jun Wang

“…The method avoids premature convergence and improves population diversity by embedding the crossover mechanism of Differential Evolution (DE) into the Whale Optimization Algorithm (WOA) and introducing a vector disturbance strategy. …”
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Hybrid Path Planning Method for USV Based on Improved A-Star and DWA by Yan Liu, Zeqiang Sun, Junhe Wan, Hui Li, Delong Yang, Yanping Li, Wei Fu, Zhen Yu, Jichang Sun

“…An advanced Bézier curve smoothing method is also proposed, which adaptively selects control points to improve path smoothness and driving stability. By incorporating these improvements, the enhanced A-Star algorithm is combined with DWA to facilitate dynamic obstacle avoidance while generating global paths. …”
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Brain tumor detection through image fusion using whale optimization and edge preserving filter by Bhattiprolu Nagasirisha, Venkatesh Munagala, Ramakrishna Reddy Eamani, Mocherla Venkata Srikanth, Asileti Suneel Kumar, Varre Venkata Kanaka Durga Prasad

“…Each source image is guided through guided filtering using Gaussian curvature as guidance. While the detail layers are fused based on maximum energy assessed using the Krisch compass operator, the base layers are fused based on the whale optimization method,  for which the objective function is maximization of entropy, edge strength and pixel intensity. …”
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Prediction and Monitoring Model of Concrete Dam Deformation Based on WOA-RFR by FENG Yu, WU Yunxing, GU Wenjing, PANG Qiong, GU Yanchang, CHEN Siyu

“…The random forest algorithm and whale optimization algorithm were introduced in the construction of the prediction model of concrete dam deformation based on WOA-RFR to improve the prediction accuracy and model performance. …”
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Prediction of Vehicle Interior Wind Noise Based on Shape Features Using the WOA-Xception Model by Yan Ma, Hongwei Yi, Long Ma, Yuwei Deng, Jifeng Wang, Yudong Wu, Yuming Peng

“…The key hyperparameters of the Xception model are adaptively optimized using the whale optimization algorithm to improve the prediction accuracy and generalization ability of the model. …”
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